Acquisition

Jul- 2026 -

17 July

Air

A Bromford Precision Solutions worker operates one of the company’s equipment.

Sigma Acquires Bromford to Expand Nasmyth’s UK Aerospace Manufacturing

Sigma Advanced Systems has acquired UK-based Bromford Precision Solutions in a move to expand its subsidiary Nasmyth’s manufacturing capabilities.

1 July

Asia Pacific

Rojoef Manuel

Philippine Army Upgrades Procurement Oversight With New Management System

The Philippine Army has introduced its Project Management Information System, accelerating its adoption of modern capabilities and improving oversight of related acquisition processes.

Jun- 2026 -

26 June

Americas

Defense Intelligence Agency Headquarters, Washington, D.C. Photo: DIA

Samantha Alexa

DIA Seeks AI Platform to Reduce Defense Procurement Burdens

The DIA is eyeing generative AI tools that could streamline defense procurement, automate contracting tasks, and modernize acquisition operations.

8 June

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Small Drones Begin Pouring In Under Pentagon’s ‘Drone Dominance’ Push

The Pentagon has begun receiving small first-person view drones ordered through Gauntlet 1 of the “Drone Dominance” program, a $1-billion initiative aimed at rapidly fielding low-cost, expendable unmanned systems.

3 June

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Greece Expands Maritime Reach With New V-BAT Drone Deal

Greece has signed an agreement with Shield AI to expand the Hellenic Army’s V-BAT drone fleet in support of maritime operations.

Mar- 2026 -

30 March

Asia Pacific

China conducts gunnery exercise at RIMPAC 2016

Rojoef Manuel

US Claims China Sent Chip Tech to Iran’s Military

The US has accused China’s Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation of supplying chipmaking equipment to Iran’s military, drawing concerns about Beijing’s position in the ongoing US-Israel war with Tehran.

19 March

Sea

190710-N-ZH865-1250 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 10, 2019) Sailors clear the flight deck aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) after attaching a pallet of ordnance to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter during an ammunition offload. Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group. The Kearsarge ARG is deployed in support of maritime security operations, crisis response and theater security cooperation, while providing a forward naval presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Vincent Zaragozi/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Revamps Acquisition Structure With Five New Portfolio Offices

The US Navy has created five new portfolio acquisition executive organizations to streamline procurement, cut bureaucracy, and expedite the distribution of capabilities to warfighters.