The Industry & Procurement category explores the business and policy side of defense. It covers arms industry developments, procurement programs, defense tenders, offsets, mergers and acquisitions, and the impact of sanctions on supply chains. This section provides insights into how governments and defense contractors negotiate, fund, and deliver major programs. From international partnerships to domestic innovation, we analyze the forces shaping the global defense-industrial base and its ability to meet operational demands.
The U.S. Navy has awarded eight firms spots on a massive $15 billion multiple-award contract to support military construction (MILCON) projects across the Indo-Pacific region. This effort falls under the...
India is evaluating the creation of a strategic reserve of rare earth elements (REEs), aiming to reduce its reliance on imports and ensure uninterrupted access for defense manufacturing. As global...
The U.S. State Department has formally approved a massive Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Israel valued at up to $6.4 billion. The package includes 30 Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack...
U.S.-based Fairbanks Morse Defense (FMD) has acquired Norwegian firm Vestdavit AS in a strategic move aimed at expanding its capabilities in naval launch and recovery systems. The acquisition strengthens FMD’s...
ManTech has secured a significant five-year, $910 million contract to provide advanced ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance), cyber defense, and C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) support...
Taiwan’s largest defense exhibition—TADTE 2025—opened in Taipei with record-breaking scale and international attention. As the island faces mounting security challenges from China, the biennial event has become a key platform...
In a landmark development for European defense procurement and regional deterrence posture, Poland has confirmed the delivery of 160 K2 main battle tanks (MBTs), 192 K9 self-propelled howitzers (SPHs), and...
The U.S. Space Force is moving swiftly to consolidate and restructure its acquisition organizations in a bid to streamline procurement and development of next-generation space capabilities. The reorganization—initially planned for...
Switzerland has reaffirmed its commitment to acquiring 36 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighter jets, with the first deliveries scheduled for 2027. The decision marks a pivotal milestone in the...
BWX Technologies (BWXT) has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) to support the Defense Programs’ fuels supply chain. This award reinforces...
