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March 8, 2026
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Ankara Considers F-16 Move Amid Tensions

Ankara is considering stationing F-16 fighter aircraft in Northern Cyprus as a security response after a drone strike hit a British base on the island. The incident is believed...

March 7, 2026
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Swiss Defense Rethinks F-35 Procurement

Bern is planning to reduce its planned purchase of F-35A fighter jets following price increases that exceeded the budget approved by voters in a 2020 referendum. Instead of the...

New System to Track Drones, Cruise Missiles

Kratos has secured a production contract worth $7 million for a counter-drone system capable of detecting, tracking, and identifying aerial threats. The platform is designed to spot low-profile unmanned...

March 6, 2026
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New Airlift Fleet Cleared by India

New Delhi is pursuing a large modernization effort for its tactical airlift fleet by planning the purchase of 60 transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force. The program combines...

UAE to Receive Patriot Systems Under US Deal

Raytheon has secured a $183.7-million US contract to deliver Patriot air and missile defense system equipment and support services for the United Arab Emirates. The agreement includes supplying system...

Berlin Plans Major MARS 3 Artillery Buy

Berlin is considering a large acquisition of approximately 500 MARS 3 multi-mission rocket artillery systems to strengthen its long-range firepower. The program would include a framework arrangement allowing both...

March 6, 2026
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Embraer Upgrades Super Tucano vs UAVs

The A-29 Super Tucano is being upgraded with new technology from Valkyrie Aero to strengthen its role in counter-drone missions. Central to the enhancement is the Gunslinger suite, which...

March 6, 2026
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EU Plans Advanced Hybrid UAV Program

Europe is studying a new hybrid drone concept after the European Defence Agency tasked Survey Copter with developing a multi-mission unmanned aircraft design. Based on Airbus’ Capa-X UAS architecture,...

March 5, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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Austria to Launch Defense Satellite in 2027

Austria plans to launch its first domestically developed military satellite, BEACONSAT, in early 2027. Developed with the support of Austrian space company Gate Space, the satellite will help detect...

March 5, 2026
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R4-Integration Wins BLOS Upgrade Deal

The US Air Force has awarded a $74 million contract to R4-Integration to install advanced KuKa beyond-line-of-sight communication systems on 39 HC-130J aircraft. The upgrade will enable improved satellite...