Raytheon Wins AI Radar Contract, Trump’s AI Executive Order, and HawkEye 360's $125M Credit - Defense AI Brief #43
May 25, 2026 -
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Raytheon has secured a contract from the Office of Naval Research to develop AI-enhanced radar software. This initiative aims to improve mission capabilities and facilitate spectrum sharing with 5G technology. Meanwhile, UFORCE has appointed Sean Plankey as CEO to spearhead its expansion in the U.S. defense market, with a focus on strengthening government partnerships and manufacturing capabilities.
Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order to bolster AI oversight and cybersecurity, introducing a voluntary framework for AI developers to share their models with the government. In another development, Saab and GA-ASI have successfully completed the first flight of an unmanned Airborne Early Warning solution, integrating Saab's radar technology with GA-ASI's aircraft. Additionally, HawkEye 360 has secured a $125 million credit facility to support its AI-driven innovations in space-based radio frequency data.
Welcome to this week's edition of Defense AI Brief.
Raytheon has secured a contract from the Office of Naval Research to develop AI-enhanced radar software. This initiative aims to improve mission capabilities and facilitate spectrum sharing with 5G technology. Meanwhile, UFORCE has appointed Sean Plankey as CEO to spearhead its expansion in the U.S. defense market, with a focus on strengthening government partnerships and manufacturing capabilities.
Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order to bolster AI oversight and cybersecurity, introducing a voluntary framework for AI developers to share their models with the government. In another development, Saab and GA-ASI have successfully completed the first flight of an unmanned Airborne Early Warning solution, integrating Saab's radar technology with GA-ASI's aircraft. Additionally, HawkEye 360 has secured a $125 million credit facility to support its AI-driven innovations in space-based radio frequency data.
Raytheon Wins Naval Research Contract for AI Radar Software
Raytheon has been awarded a contract by the Office of Naval Research to develop advanced radar software that enhances mission capabilities and spectrum sharing with 5G technology. Read more
Microwave Products Group Launches AI Products for Aerospace & Defense
The Microwave Products Group has announced three new AI-enabled products to enhance radio frequency spectrum decision-making for Aerospace & Defense customers, to be showcased at AOC Europe 2026. Read more
UFORCE Appoints Sean Plankey as CEO for U.S. Expansion
UFORCE has appointed Sean Plankey as CEO to lead its growth strategy in the U.S. defense market, focusing on government partnerships and manufacturing capabilities. Read more
Foundation Stack AI Appoints Lt. General Harris as Advisor
Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. General David A. Harris Jr. joins the Board of Advisors at Foundation Stack AI, Inc., bringing his military expertise to the company. Read more
Shield AI to Enhance LUCAS Drones with Hivemind Software
The Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering has chosen Shield AI to integrate its Hivemind autonomy software into the LUCAS kamikaze drone program, aiming for improved coordination and adaptability in drone operations. Read more
Riverside Research and Plexus Partner on AI Defense Tech
Riverside Research and Plexus Corp. have formed a strategic partnership to develop AI-driven technologies for the defense sector, focusing on secure, modular hardware and software solutions. Read more
MajorKey Technologies Launches NomadID for DoD
MajorKey Technologies has introduced NomadID, an AI identity solution selected by a U.S. Department of Defense agency to enhance identity and access management in low-connectivity environments. Read more
Arkeus Secures $18 Million for AI Sensing Systems
Arkeus has raised $18 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI-powered sensing systems for autonomous military platforms. The investment will help scale manufacturing and support contracts with the U.S. and Australian defense departments. Read more
Trump to Sign Executive Order on AI and Cybersecurity
U.S. President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order to enhance AI oversight and cybersecurity, establishing a voluntary framework for AI developers to share models with the government before public release. Read more
Saab and GA-ASI Complete First Flight of Unmanned AEW Solution
On May 19, 2026, Saab and GA-ASI achieved a milestone with the first flight of an unmanned Airborne Early Warning solution, combining Saab's radar with GA-ASI's aircraft. Read more
HawkEye 360 Secures $125 Million Credit Facility
HawkEye 360 has announced securing a $125 million revolving credit facility to support its AI-driven innovations and strategic growth initiatives. Read more
Metamagnetics Acquires Lanthanide Solutions
Metamagnetics Inc. has announced the integration of Lanthanide Solutions Inc. as a subsidiary to bolster domestic supply chains for AI-driven defense technologies by securing rare earth materials. Read more
ONE Bow River Invests in PteroDynamics for VTOL Development
ONE Bow River has invested in PteroDynamics to boost the development and testing of AI-driven VTOL aircraft systems, aiming to enhance manufacturing for defense and commercial markets. Read more
Amca Secures $300M Series B for AI Defense Manufacturing
Amca has raised $300 million in a Series B funding round to enhance its AI-driven aerospace and defense manufacturing capabilities, addressing U.S. supply chain challenges. Read more
DataShapes AI and L3Harris Develop AI Drone Detection
DataShapes AI has partnered with L3Harris to create Wraith Shield™, a technology that enhances tactical radios with AI capabilities to detect and disrupt drone threats in real time. Read more
Trace Systems Secures $1.81 Billion Contract for USSOCOM's EAGLE-I Program
Trace Systems Inc. has been awarded a 10-year contract valued at $1.81 billion to enhance the U.S. Special Operations Command's EAGLE-I program. This initiative focuses on modernizing Command and Control, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C2ISR) capabilities. Read more
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