Americas
A new layer of AI-powered security is coming to US military bases. Texas-based LINEV Systems is deploying its BV6045 Weapons Detection Scanners to spot concealed guns, explosives, and other contraband before they slip past base security. Using dual-energy X-ray imaging and an automated detection process, the system can flag threats in real time, helping security teams respond faster and more accurately.
Sierra Nevada won a $471.5 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, and cost reimbursement terms for production, sustainment, and contractor logistics support of Degraded Visual Environment Pilotage System units without the IR camera lens sensor in support of the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Technology Applications Program Office. The contract has a maximum ceiling of $471,590,000. At the time of award, $52,892,515 is obligated, comprising $8,064,279 for Task Order One (contractor logistics support); and $44,828,236 for Task Order Two (B-Kits). Work will primarily be performed in Sparks, Nevada, and is expected to be completed by June 2030 with an optional six-month extension to November 2030. USSCOM, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, is the contracting activity.
Middle East & Africa
President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as the next head of US Central Command warned lawmakers on Tuesday that Iran still has “considerable tactical capabilities” even after recent airstrikes from Israeli and American forces, and will remain a security threat for the foreseeable future.
Europe
The French arms procurement agency (DGA) has live tested the MICA NG (new generation) air-to-air missile for the first time. A Rafale fighter jet launched the MBDA missile during the developmental trial, validating its implementation chain and associated performances.
Asia-Pacific
The Royal Australian Air Force has completed Exercise Carlsbad at Base Tindal, Northern Territory, marking its first deployment and operation of the MQ-28A Ghost Bat outside the Woomera Training Area, South Australia. The exercise tested the platform’s ability to operate in a new environment and focused on deployment logistics, system checks, and mission readiness.