US Army Invests $200M in Soldier Glasses, Google Cloud's Defense Deal, AI Drones in Ukraine - Defense AI Brief #8
September 08, 2025 -
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The US Defense Logistics Agency has entered a $48 million contract with Google Cloud to upgrade its cloud services, aiming to improve supply chain operations for the US military and federal partners. Meanwhile, Scout AI Inc. has partnered with Hendrick Motorsports Technical Solutions to develop NOMAD, an unmanned ground vehicle using Scout's Fury autonomy system. This collaboration aims to enhance military capabilities with a lightweight and efficient design.
MSBAI has secured a $1.2 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to enhance its OrbitGuard system for space domain awareness. The project will develop a hybrid-intelligence copilot to process data from over 20,000 space objects. In a strategic move, Nukkleus Inc. plans to acquire Tiltan Software Engineering Ltd. for $14 million, aiming to strengthen its position in the defense AI market.
In other news, ICEYE and SATIM have launched the 'Detect & Classify' product, utilizing AI to identify and categorize vessels, vehicles, and aircraft in SAR imagery with high accuracy. This tool aims to improve defense and security situational awareness by providing quick insights and reducing manual analysis. Additionally, Ukraine has deployed AI-controlled drone swarms against Russian forces, marking a significant use of swarm technology in combat, developed by the Ukrainian startup Swarmer.
Swedish startup WRLDS Technologies has introduced the 6th SENSE, an AI-driven wearable system aimed at real-time health monitoring for military and emergency personnel. The system is currently undergoing testing by armed forces and law enforcement in various countries. Furthermore, Knox Systems has appointed Shira Rubinoff as a Strategic Advisor to enhance secure cloud and AI adoption for federal agencies and the Department of Defense.
In the defense drone market, South Korean startup PABLO AIR has merged with VOLK to enhance its competitiveness, integrating advanced AI swarm technology with defense manufacturing expertise. The Pentagon is also funding NUVIEW with $5 million to advance space-based LiDAR technology for detailed Earth mapping from orbit.
The UK Defence and Security Accelerator has teamed up with Marine AI to trial a natural language system for autonomous vessels, aiming to improve interaction with crewed ships. Trials will take place in Plymouth and Portsmouth. Meanwhile, the UK/Ukrainian startup Offset Labs has secured €600,000 in funding to establish an AI lab focused on defence and national security in Europe.
Lastly, the US Army has awarded a $98.9 million contract to TurbineOne for its Frontline Perception System, designed to automate target identification and tracking on the battlefield. Additionally, the Army has awarded a $200 million contract to startup Rivet to develop AI-enabled glasses for soldiers, enhancing battlefield intelligence and interaction with AI tools.
Welcome to this week's edition of Defense AI Brief.
The US Defense Logistics Agency has entered a $48 million contract with Google Cloud to upgrade its cloud services, aiming to improve supply chain operations for the US military and federal partners. Meanwhile, Scout AI Inc. has partnered with Hendrick Motorsports Technical Solutions to develop NOMAD, an unmanned ground vehicle using Scout's Fury autonomy system. This collaboration aims to enhance military capabilities with a lightweight and efficient design.
MSBAI has secured a $1.2 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to enhance its OrbitGuard system for space domain awareness. The project will develop a hybrid-intelligence copilot to process data from over 20,000 space objects. In a strategic move, Nukkleus Inc. plans to acquire Tiltan Software Engineering Ltd. for $14 million, aiming to strengthen its position in the defense AI market.
In other news, ICEYE and SATIM have launched the 'Detect & Classify' product, utilizing AI to identify and categorize vessels, vehicles, and aircraft in SAR imagery with high accuracy. This tool aims to improve defense and security situational awareness by providing quick insights and reducing manual analysis. Additionally, Ukraine has deployed AI-controlled drone swarms against Russian forces, marking a significant use of swarm technology in combat, developed by the Ukrainian startup Swarmer.
Swedish startup WRLDS Technologies has introduced the 6th SENSE, an AI-driven wearable system aimed at real-time health monitoring for military and emergency personnel. The system is currently undergoing testing by armed forces and law enforcement in various countries. Furthermore, Knox Systems has appointed Shira Rubinoff as a Strategic Advisor to enhance secure cloud and AI adoption for federal agencies and the Department of Defense.
In the defense drone market, South Korean startup PABLO AIR has merged with VOLK to enhance its competitiveness, integrating advanced AI swarm technology with defense manufacturing expertise. The Pentagon is also funding NUVIEW with $5 million to advance space-based LiDAR technology for detailed Earth mapping from orbit.
The UK Defence and Security Accelerator has teamed up with Marine AI to trial a natural language system for autonomous vessels, aiming to improve interaction with crewed ships. Trials will take place in Plymouth and Portsmouth. Meanwhile, the UK/Ukrainian startup Offset Labs has secured €600,000 in funding to establish an AI lab focused on defence and national security in Europe.
Lastly, the US Army has awarded a $98.9 million contract to TurbineOne for its Frontline Perception System, designed to automate target identification and tracking on the battlefield. Additionally, the Army has awarded a $200 million contract to startup Rivet to develop AI-enabled glasses for soldiers, enhancing battlefield intelligence and interaction with AI tools.
US Defense Logistics Agency Partners with Google Cloud
The US Defense Logistics Agency has entered into a $48 million contract with Google Cloud to upgrade its cloud services, aiming to improve supply chain operations for the US military and federal partners. Read more
Scout AI and Hendrick Motorsports Collaborate on NOMAD UGV
Scout AI Inc. has teamed up with Hendrick Motorsports Technical Solutions to create NOMAD, an unmanned ground vehicle powered by Scout's Fury autonomy system, designed for military use. Read more
MSBAI Wins $1.2M DoD Contract for OrbitGuard
MSBAI has secured a $1.2 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to enhance its OrbitGuard system for better space domain awareness. The project will develop a hybrid-intelligence copilot to process data from over 20,000 space objects. Read more
Nukkleus Inc. Plans $14M Acquisition of Tiltan Software
Nukkleus Inc. has announced a proposed acquisition of Tiltan Software Engineering Ltd. for $14 million, aiming to enhance its capabilities in the defense AI sector. This move is part of Nukkleus' strategy to expand its Aerospace and Defense portfolio. Read more
ICEYE and SATIM Launch AI-Powered SAR Analysis Tool
ICEYE and SATIM have introduced the 'Detect & Classify' product, utilizing AI to identify and categorize vessels, vehicles, and aircraft in SAR imagery with high accuracy, enhancing defense and security situational awareness. Read more
Ukraine Deploys AI Drone Swarms Against Russian Forces
Ukraine has implemented AI-controlled drone swarms in military operations against Russian forces, marking a significant use of swarm technology in combat. Developed by the Ukrainian startup Swarmer, these drones autonomously coordinate attacks after target designation. Read more
WRLDS Technologies Unveils AI Wearable for Health Monitoring
Swedish startup WRLDS Technologies has introduced the 6th SENSE, an AI-driven wearable aimed at real-time health monitoring for military and emergency personnel. The system is being tested by armed forces and law enforcement in various countries. Read more
Knox Systems Appoints Shira Rubinoff as Strategic Advisor
Knox Systems has appointed Shira Rubinoff as a Strategic Advisor to enhance secure cloud and AI adoption for federal agencies and the Department of Defense. Read more
PABLO AIR Merges with VOLK in Defense Drone Market
South Korean drone startup PABLO AIR has merged with defense components manufacturer VOLK to enhance its competitiveness in the $30 billion defense drone market. The merger aims to integrate advanced AI swarm technology with defense manufacturing expertise. Read more
Pentagon Invests in NUVIEW for Space-Based LiDAR
The Pentagon is investing $5 million in NUVIEW to develop space-based LiDAR technology for high-resolution Earth mapping from orbit. Read more
DASA and Marine AI Test Communication System for Uncrewed Vessels
The UK Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is collaborating with Marine AI to trial a natural language communication system for autonomous vessels. The trials will take place in Plymouth and Portsmouth, involving the Oceanus12 vessel and other platforms. Read more
Offset Labs Secures €600k for AI Lab in Defence
The UK/Ukrainian startup Offset Labs has obtained €600,000 in funding to create an AI lab dedicated to defence and national security in Europe. Read more
US Army Awards $98.9 Million Contract to TurbineOne
The US Army has granted a five-year contract to AI startup TurbineOne for its Frontline Perception System, enhancing battlefield target identification and tracking. Read more
Army Awards $200M Contract to Rivet for AI Soldier Glasses
The Army has awarded a $200 million contract to startup Rivet to develop AI-enabled glasses for soldiers. These glasses are designed to improve battlefield intelligence and facilitate interaction with AI tools. Read more
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