Salesforce's Missionforce, Indian Navy's Tech Leap, and NASA's Lunar AI Boost - Defense AI Brief #10
September 22, 2025 -
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Salesforce has announced the creation of a new business unit called Missionforce, aimed at integrating AI into defense workflows in personnel, logistics, and decision-making. Meanwhile, the Indian Navy has entered into a ₹66 crore agreement with Coratia Technologies for indigenous Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles, enhancing underwater capabilities and supporting 'Make in India'.
AiRANACULUS, a Massachusetts-based technology company, has been awarded a NASA contract to develop an advanced communications platform for lunar exploration, supporting the Artemis missions. In other news, Ondas Holdings, a Boston-based provider of autonomous drones, plans to invest $217 million from its IPO into defence technologies, launching Ondas Capital to focus on unmanned and autonomous systems in defence markets.
Welcome to this week's edition of Defense AI Brief.
Salesforce has announced the creation of a new business unit called Missionforce, aimed at integrating AI into defense workflows in personnel, logistics, and decision-making. Meanwhile, the Indian Navy has entered into a ₹66 crore agreement with Coratia Technologies for indigenous Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles, enhancing underwater capabilities and supporting 'Make in India'.
AiRANACULUS, a Massachusetts-based technology company, has been awarded a NASA contract to develop an advanced communications platform for lunar exploration, supporting the Artemis missions. In other news, Ondas Holdings, a Boston-based provider of autonomous drones, plans to invest $217 million from its IPO into defence technologies, launching Ondas Capital to focus on unmanned and autonomous systems in defence markets.
Salesforce Introduces Missionforce for National Security
Salesforce has announced the creation of a new business unit called Missionforce, aimed at integrating AI into defense workflows in personnel, logistics, and decision-making. The unit will be led by Kendall Collins, CEO of Government Cloud, and is part of a broader trend of tech companies providing services to the U.S. government. Read more
AiRANACULUS Secures NASA Contract for Lunar Communications
AiRANACULUS, a Massachusetts-based technology company, has been awarded a NASA contract to develop an advanced communications platform for lunar exploration, supporting the Artemis missions. Read more
Ondas Holdings to Invest IPO Funds in Defence Tech
Ondas Holdings, a Boston-based autonomous drones provider, plans to invest $217 million from its IPO into defence technologies. The company has launched Ondas Capital to focus on unmanned and autonomous systems in defence markets. Read more
Radiance Technologies Leads $5.85M DARPA AI Project
Radiance Technologies has been awarded a $5.85 million contract by DARPA to collaborate with LSU Health Shreveport and Louisiana Tech University on the CHIMERA project, which focuses on AI-driven biotechnology innovations for predicting bacterial behavior. Read more
Kentro Secures NGA VERTEX Contract for Geospatial Intelligence
Kentro, a part of IT Concepts, Inc., has been awarded a VERTEX contract by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to enhance geospatial intelligence solutions. The contract aims to improve web services integration for NGA's workforce and customers. Read more
V2X Acquires QinetiQ's U.S. Intelligence Business
On September 22, 2025, V2X, Inc. completed its acquisition of QinetiQ's U.S. Intelligence business for $24 million, enhancing its national security capabilities. Read more
Firehawk Aerospace Wins $4M AFWERX Contract for Rocket Propellant
Firehawk Aerospace has secured a $4 million contract from AFWERX to develop 3D printed rocket propellant, aiming to improve rocket propulsion systems for U.S. defense. Read more
webAI Appoints Dr. Jason Rathje as President of Public Sector
webAI has appointed Dr. Jason Rathje as its first President of Public Sector to enhance collaboration with government agencies and promote sovereign AI adoption. Read more
Indian Navy Signs Deal with Coratia Technologies for UWROVs
The Indian Navy has entered into a ₹66 crore agreement with Odisha-based startup Coratia Technologies to procure indigenous Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles, enhancing underwater capabilities and supporting 'Make in India'. Read more
3D & 4D Military Radars Market to Reach $17 Billion by 2033
The North America 3D and 4D military radars market is projected to grow significantly, driven by advancements in AI technology and increased defense spending. Key players include Raytheon Technologies and Lockheed Martin. Read more
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