Tag: defense contractors
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Defense Contractors Push Back on NDAA Buyback Provision
Raytheon is seizing the spotlight at the Farnborough International Airshow, showcasing its battle-tested Coyote counter-UAS system, which has seen action in multiple theaters of operation. The company is leveraging real-world results to drive sales, with executive Joseph DeAntona touting the system's proven performance.
Sen. Warren Probes Raytheon Exec's Ethics on Space Acquisition Nomination
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is pressing a Raytheon executive to promise strict ethics if he's confirmed to the Air Force's top space procurement office, citing concerns about impartiality due to his past ties to the defense contractor. She wants him to commit to a four-year recusal from matters involving his former employer.
Rheinmetall, Vantor to Bolster German Military's Spatial Intelligence Capabilities
Rheinmetall and Vantor are joining forces to supercharge the German military's spatial intelligence capabilities with a cutting-edge platform that can analyze and deploy critical insights in real-time. Their new joint venture will be based in Germany, supporting the country's defense needs and collaborating with European ISR programs.
Army Hackathon Yields Quick Fixes for Troops in CENTCOM
In a major breakthrough, a recent Army hackathon at Fort Carson has yielded quick fixes that are already benefiting troops in CENTCOM, with several software patches successfully deployed. The event, dubbed Project Jailbreak, brought together top defense contractors to integrate proprietary systems and make them work seamlessly together.
Defense Firms Develop Hybrid Drones for Military Use
Survice Engineering is shaking up the drone game with a game-changing hybrid model that combines the best of battery-operated and fuel-based drones, offering a versatile solution for military use. The company plans to showcase its innovative product to defense customers later this summer, with a suite of drones that can adapt to any mission need.
Space Force Taps Dozen Firms for $3.2 Billion in Space-Based Interceptors
The US Space Force has awarded 20 contracts worth up to $3.2 billion to 12 top companies, including Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman, to develop space-based interceptors for a cutting-edge missile defense system. This ambitious project is a major step forward in protecting national security and defending against emerging threats in space.
Saildrone Unveils Spectre, Missile-Toting Drone for Navy Competition
Saildrone is shaking things up with its game-changing drone, Spectre, a 170-foot unmanned surface vessel designed to take on the Navy's medium unmanned surface vessel challenge. Built in collaboration with Lockheed Martin and Fincantieri, Spectre is set to revolutionize the sea with its massive size and cutting-edge tech.
Leidos, Defense Unicorns to Validate Navy Ship Software Prototypes
The Navy has taken a crucial step in bringing innovative shipboard software to life by partnering with Leidos and Defense Unicorns to test and validate cutting-edge prototypes in a controlled lab environment. This strategic move aims to mitigate risks and ensure seamless integration of new systems at sea.
Cyber exec Exclusive: Charged in Scandalous Russia leak
When zero-day vulnerabilities leave the vault, who’s left to stop the fallout? Prosecutors say a former Trenchant GM sold exploit code and internal records to a Russian buyer for roughly $1.3M, allegedly turning U.S. defensive tools into offensive firepower.
Cyber exec Exclusive: Damaging sale of secrets to Russia
What happens when the keepers of our cyber weapons become sellers? Prosecutors say a former Trenchant manager sold 0‑day exploits and internal operational data to an unidentified Russian buyer for about $1.3M, turning trusted tools into a dangerous insider‑threat.
Lazarus Group Exclusive: Critical Threat to Europe’s Defense
Who’s stealing Europe’s drone blueprints — and why? Investigators now point to North Korea’s Lazarus Group and Operation DreamJob, a stealthy campaign targeting small defense firms to grab design files, accelerate domestic drone programs, and probe weaknesses in Europe’s nascent “drone wall.”
Lazarus Group Exclusive: Dire Threat to European Defense
Who watches the watchers? Researchers say North Korea’s Lazarus Group—behind Operation “DreamJob”—has quietly infiltrated European drone and counter‑UAS R&D to steal designs, credentials and test data, putting the continent’s push for a layered “drone wall” at real risk of espionage, sabotage and costly setbacks.
Lazarus Group Exclusive: DreamJob Threatens EU Defenses
“If you build it, they will steal it” — North Korea’s Lazarus Group is quietly targeting EU drone engineers, lifting schematics, firmware, and supplier data to speed or sabotage adversaries’ emulation of Western platforms. The result: stolen designs and corrupted files that can derail production and readiness without a single shot fired.
North Korean Hackers Exclusive Drone Espionage Threat
Imagine a calendar invite from a colleague that’s actually a spy. North Korean threat actors are exploiting trusted collaboration tools and clever social engineering to steal drone designs and supplier data from European defense contractors.
cyber intrusion: Stunning Risky Breach Hits Police Radios
A cyber intrusion at BK Technologies — maker of the radios police, firefighters and the military rely on — exposed employee data and raised urgent questions about how a corporate IT breach could ripple into mission-critical communications. BK says radios stayed online, but agencies are now pressing for stronger protections, transparency and real assurance that devices are truly secure.
military ID cards: Exclusive Risky AI Forgeries
North Korean-linked hackers are using ChatGPT and image AI to forge photorealistic military IDs and craft highly convincing spear-phishing lures that can fool even seasoned professionals. It’s a wake-up call: stronger verification, cryptographic signing and vigilant cyber-hygiene are now essential to stop AI-enabled deception.
vehicle-mounted directed-energy system: Best Must-Have
Imagine armored vehicles with lasers that can stop drones, rockets and mortars almost instantly, giving commanders virtually unlimited “magazines” powered by electricity — but the real test now is whether that promise can be made rugged, maintainable and seamlessly integrated for sustained combat as the Army moves toward production.