Defence Nexus

Lockheed unit wins $43M to equip Black Hawks with drones

The initial contract will see the airframe and digital backbone of the helicopter upgraded to accommodate UAS integration.

UK eyes "system of systems" GBAD overhaul, seeks integration help

"... will also consider novel weapons, where they are effective and sufficiently mature”

MoD allocates £168m for fresh IT service desk deal

Contract provider supports one of the “largest and most diverse networks in Europe"

Ukraine's drone makers call on Zelensky to lift export ban

* Ukraine's defense industry wants to export its tech, especially drones, to allies, arguing it's vital for their economy and Europe. * The country's defense sector had around $2 billion in surplus production capacity last year. * Lifting the ban created risks of sabotage but could secure

Defence VC snags €40M EU commitment for dual-use tech

* Keen Venture Partners secured €40M from the EU-backed European Investment Fund (EIF). * This is EIF’s first equity commitment under its €175M Defence Equity Facility. * The new €125M fund will target defence and dual-use technologies across Europe Amsterdam-based Keen Venture Partners is receiving €40 million from the European Investment Fund

Europe mints two new defence tech unicorns

Two European dual-use drone makers, Quantum Systems and Tekever, have joined the region’s small but growing list of defence tech unicorns as they each surpass a €1 billion valuation