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Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Kapri Besser monitors shipboard sensors aboard amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), May 31, 2023 in the Pacific Ocean. Cryptologic Technicians conduct Electronic Warfare by operating and maintaining electronic sensors and computer systems in accordance with fleet and national tasking. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, comprised of amphibious assault ship Makin Island and amphibious transport docks USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26), is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Dominic Delahunt)

Agile Defense Wins $250M Contract to Modernize US Navy Logistics IT

Agile Defense has secured a $250-million US Department of Defense contract to modernize information technology systems supporting navy logistics operations.

14 August

Americas

Northrop Grumman and Aeronix are advancing resilient, space-based cryptographic technologies designed to protect mission-critical data and enable secure communications across the modern battlespace.

Jodesz Gavilan

Northrop Grumman, Aeronix Launch Space Encryption Partnership

Northrop Grumman and Aeronix have launched a multimillion-dollar partnership to develop next-generation cryptographic systems for space-based platforms.

14 August

Americas

BlackSea’s Modular Attack Surface Craft shown with a containerized payload on its twin-hull design.

Jodesz Gavilan

AEVEX to Acquire BlackSea in $650M Autonomous Defense Deal

AEVEX has agreed to acquire BlackSea Technologies in a deal worth up to $650 million, expanding its autonomous systems portfolio.

13 August

Americas

Minuteman III maintenance specialists perform programmed depot maintenance on a booster at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 2, 2025. Photo: R. Nial Bradshaw/DVIDS

Samantha Alexa

US Air Force Turns to AI to Sustain Aging Minuteman III ICBM Fleet

The US Air Force is seeking an AI agent to unify data from roughly 60 disconnected systems supporting the sustainment of the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile fleet.

13 August

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

3D Systems Receives $9M to Continue US Air Force Metal-Printing Program

The US Air Force has awarded 3D Systems an additional $9 million to continue developing a metal 3D-printing system for aerospace components.

13 August

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

ePropelled Secures $60M to Expand US Drone Propulsion Capacity

US electric propulsion manufacturer ePropelled has secured $60 million in government funding to expand its production operations.

13 August

Americas

BlackSky’s AI analyzes high-resolution satellite imagery to automatically identify vehicles, vessels, and other objects, helping military users accelerate target detection and intelligence analysis. Image: BlackSky

Giulia Bernacchi

BlackSky Secures Satellite Imagery Contract With International Customer

BlackSky has received a multi-year contract to provide satellite imagery and analytics services to an undisclosed international customer.

13 August

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Northrop Brings 50mm Firepower to Next-Gen Air Defense

As airborne threats evolve and increasingly strain short-range air defenses, Northrop Grumman is stepping in with a new gun-based system designed to add another layer of protection.

13 August

Technology