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Oracle inks $7 billion deal to consolidate Pentagon software purchases - Breaking Defense

Pentagon Consolidates Oracle Software in $7B Deal

The Department of Defense signed an Oracle Enterprise Software Agreement worth up to $7 billion.
The contract has a five-year base period and a five-year option period.
Officials say the unified contract could save at least $441 million over its lifecycle.
The deal follows other Pentagon efforts to consolidate software procurement, including Microsoft 365 licensing.

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DT Editorial Team·Jul 26, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Greece to buy $4 billion air defense system from Israel

Greece approves $4 billion Israeli air defense buy

Greece approved contracts for a €3.5 billion multi-layer air defense system from Israel.
The planned “Achilles Shield” will target ballistic, air and drone threats.
Greek officials said the system should be fully operational within 35 months.
The purchase is part of a broader €28 billion armed forces modernization plan through 2036.

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DT Editorial Team·Jul 24, 2026·via defensenews.com

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2 defense tech companies sue US Navy after losing out on MUSV program

Navy MUSV Fight Heads to Court After Two Firms Are Cut

Two companies sued after being excluded from the Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel competition.
The MUSV effort replaced the earlier Modular Attack Surface Craft program with a broader mission scope.
The legal challenge could complicate a key Navy acquisition program for unmanned maritime systems.

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DT Editorial Team·Jul 17, 2026·via defensenews.com

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How the New, Qatar-Gifted Air Force One Is Different From the Old Ones

Qatar-Gifted Air Force One Arrives as Boeing Delays Drag On

A Qatar-linked Air Force One has been unveiled amid persistent Boeing replacement delays.
Critics argue the aircraft transfer raises constitutional questions tied to foreign benefits.
The plane’s strongest practical argument is availability, not necessarily superior mission capability.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 21, 2026·via gizmodo.com

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Fincantieri CEO Opens Up About The Constellation Class Frigate Debacle

The Constellation frigate collapse is becoming a procurement warning

The Constellation-class frigate program was canceled after costs and schedules deteriorated.
The first ship was reportedly about 10% complete two years into construction while design work continued.
The Navy has since created a Vessel Construction Manager system to improve oversight.

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DT Editorial Team·Jun 15, 2026·via twz.com

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Here’s how the Army plans to spend nearly $1 billion in procuring small counter drone tech - Breaking Defense

Army Seeks Nearly $1 Billion for Small Counter-Drone Procurement in FY2027

The Army is requesting $994 million for small counter-UAS procurement in fiscal 2027.
That would be a sharp increase from the $596 million enacted for fiscal 2026.
The budget emphasizes a systems-of-systems approach combining sensors, effectors, mobile platforms and electronic warfare.
Planned purchases include 800 kinetic capabilities, 29 non-kinetic capabilities and 24 Next Generation cUAS Missiles.

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DT Editorial Team·May 19, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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NASA releases final RFP for Mars communications orbiter

NASA narrows Mars telecom orbiter competition as final solicitation lands

NASA issued the final Mars Telecommunications Network RFP on May 14.
Proposals are due June 15, with contract award targeted for October 1.
Eligibility remains tied to earlier Mars sample return commercial studies that proposed a separate telecom orbiter.

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DT Editorial Team·May 17, 2026·via spacenews.com

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Military space boom meets Beltway friction

A Space Budget Surge Is Coming, but Industry Wants Contracts, Not Signals

The Trump administration’s FY2027 budget proposal would more than double Space Force funding to over $71 billion.
Space companies are asking for concrete contract details before making costly capacity investments.
Pentagon officials say they are prepared to award and execute faster, but industry wants firmer demand visibility.

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DT Editorial Team·May 9, 2026·via spacenews.com

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From prototypes to production: US Air Force seeks nearly $1B for initial CCA procurement

The Air Force has put real procurement money behind loyal wingman drones

The Air Force wants $996.5 million in FY27 procurement funding for Increment 1 CCA aircraft.
The request also includes $150 million in advance procurement and about $1.37 billion in R&D.
The move signals that loyal wingman drones are shifting from testing into planned force structure.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 30, 2026·via defensenews.com

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Belgian defense minister meeting with firms lined up for slice of $1.3B counter-drone pie - Breaking Defense

Belgium Opens a $1.3 Billion Counter-Drone Competition

Belgium formally released a €1.1 billion counter-drone tender on April 21.
Interested firms include BAE Systems, Shield AI, Anduril, Saab, and Hensoldt.
The package is intended to combine active and passive measures over a 10-year term.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 29, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Cao says industry needs to 'move forward' in first DC speech as acting SecNav - Breaking Defense

Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao Signals a More Open Door for New Defense Suppliers

Hung Cao said the Navy wants more new and alternative suppliers competing for defense business.
He highlighted munitions as a case where multi-source procurement could reduce reliance on one vendor.
The remarks come amid large proposed fiscal 2027 increases for missiles and shipbuilding.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 29, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Air Force secretary eyes multi-year deals for satellites, aircraft - Breaking Defense

Air Force pushes Congress for multi-year buying authority beyond munitions

The Air Force says it wants multi-year procurement authority for aircraft and spacecraft.
Officials argue annual contracting does not fit major production runs or industrial-base expansion.
The push aligns with a broader fiscal 2027 defense budget emphasis on longer-term purchasing commitments.

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DT Editorial Team·Apr 17, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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California sets its own AI rules for state contractors, pushing back against federal policy

California sets AI rules for state contractors, widening the split with Washington

California now requires AI safeguards from companies holding state contracts.
State agencies will watermark AI-generated images and videos under the order.
The measure highlights growing divergence between state and federal AI policy.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 31, 2026·via the-decoder.com

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NATO sees $145B in munitions needs, as members all hit 2 percent GDP for first time - Breaking Defense

NATO’s $145 Billion Munitions Gap Signals a New Phase in Alliance Rearmament

NATO has identified up to $145 billion in shared demand for munitions and air defense capability.
All member states met or exceeded the 2 percent GDP defense spending benchmark for the first time in 2025.
The alliance is shifting attention from headline spending toward procurement, R&D, and the industrial capacity needed to fill shortages.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 29, 2026·via breakingdefense.com

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Army Scales Back Barriers To Access Its Top Testing Ranges

Army Opens Elite Test Ranges to Speed Defense Experimentation

Army leaders say industry access to key test ranges has been made easier.
The old priority system placed industry at the lowest access tier.
Approval authority has been pushed down to testers and commanders for defense-related use.
The change is part of a broader push to speed experimentation and fielding.

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DT Editorial Team·Mar 27, 2026·via twz.com

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