Salesforce and AWS Secure Major U.S. Military Contracts

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IntelliGRC has completed a FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency security assessment for its SaaS platform, enhancing its cybersecurity posture and assuring customers of data protection capabilities. Meanwhile, Saitech has delivered a million-dollar liquid-cooled computing solution to the U.S. Army, featuring high-performance Supermicro servers for efficient operation under intense workloads.

Salesforce has secured a $5.6 billion contract with the U.S. Army to modernize its digital infrastructure over the next decade. The project will utilize Salesforce's cloud and data technologies to enhance military operations and support. Additionally, Shield AI has been selected by the Indian Army to provide V-BAT drones and Hivemind software, aiming to enhance defense capabilities with autonomous systems.

IntelliGRC Completes FedRAMP Moderate Security Assessment

IntelliGRC has completed a FedRAMP Moderate Equivalency security assessment for its SaaS platform, enhancing its cybersecurity posture and assuring customers of data protection capabilities. Read more

Saitech Provides Liquid-Cooled AI System to U.S. Army

Saitech has delivered a million-dollar liquid-cooled computing solution to the U.S. Army, featuring high-performance Supermicro servers for efficient operation under intense workloads. Read more

Salesforce Wins $5.6 Billion AI Contract with U.S. Army

Salesforce has secured a $5.6 billion contract with the U.S. Army to modernize its digital infrastructure over the next decade, enhancing military readiness and operational efficiency. Read more

Shield AI to Supply Drones and Software to Indian Army

On January 28, 2026, Shield AI announced its selection by the Indian Army to provide V-BAT unmanned aircraft systems and Hivemind autonomy software, enhancing India's defense capabilities. Read more

AWS Wins $581.3M Contract from U.S. Air Force

Amazon Web Services has been awarded a $581.3 million contract by the U.S. Air Force to provide cloud services for the Cloud One Program, which aims to modernize computing infrastructure. Read more

First Breach and Rincell Partner for U.S. Drone Manufacturing

First Breach and Rincell have announced a strategic partnership to boost U.S. drone manufacturing by using advanced American-made batteries, supporting the U.S. Department of War's Drone Dominance initiative. Read more

Ondas Networks' Drone Gains Federal Approval

The Ondas Networks Optimus drone has received rapid procurement approval from the federal government, highlighting progress in AI integration in defense. Read more

Helsing and Stark Defence Win €600 Million AI Munitions Contract

German start-ups Helsing and Stark Defence have secured contracts worth €300 million each to supply AI-driven loitering munitions for a German armored brigade in Lithuania, as part of a larger procurement plan. Read more

Grid Aero Raises $20 Million for Autonomous Drones

Grid Aero, a California-based aerospace startup, has secured $20 million in Series A funding to advance its autonomous cargo drone technology, specifically the Lifter Lite aircraft, for defense and commercial use. Read more

Syos Competes for UK Military AI Drone Contract

The UK Ministry of Defence has shortlisted Syos among seven companies for 'Project NYX', a £100 million contract to develop AI-powered drones to support Apache helicopters. Read more

Precision Additive Unveils AI-Driven 3D Metal Printer

Precision Additive has introduced the PA-300, an AI-driven laser powder bed fusion 3D metal printer, aimed at enhancing defense manufacturing with faster build speeds and real-time monitoring. Read more

Bridge Defense Wins $99.7M AI Contract from U.S. Special Ops

Bridge Defense has secured a $99.7 million contract from the U.S. Special Operations Command to develop AI-enabled edge compute systems. The project will enhance tactical decision-making by processing data closer to operations. Read more

Reveal Technology Acquires Anomaly Six for Defense Intelligence

On January 29, 2026, Reveal Technology announced its acquisition of Anomaly Six to enhance its AI-driven defense intelligence capabilities. This move aims to integrate Anomaly Six's solutions with Reveal's tactical ecosystem for improved real-time insights. Read more

Lockheed Martin and Fujitsu Partner for Tech Development

On February 2, 2026, Lockheed Martin and Fujitsu Limited announced a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on advancing technologies like quantum computing and AI, aiming to innovate dual-use capabilities. Read more

Palladyne AI Secures U.S. Air Force Contract for SwarmOS™ Development

Palladyne AI has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory to advance its SwarmOS™ platform. The initiative, called HANGTIME, aims to improve coordination among autonomous systems across various domains. Read more

Pentagon and Anthropic Dispute Over AI Use

The Pentagon and AI developer Anthropic are in conflict over the use of AI technology for military purposes, potentially affecting a $200 million contract. Read more

London Defence R&D Unveils AI-Controlled Drones

London Defence R&D has introduced two new interceptor drone prototypes, Baby Raptor and Raptor XL, which are designed for autonomous aerial threat engagement using the Raptor Pilot AI Pro system. Read more

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