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March 16, 2026
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Dronetag enters EU defense accelerator with counter-drone solutions

Dronetag has been selected as one of 20 companies to participate in the second cohort of the European Union Defence Innovation Scheme Business Accelerator, focusing on counter-drone technology. Funded...

March 16, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

France unveils containerized launcher extending artillery range to 150 km

France is set to introduce a long-range rocket launcher that will significantly extend its battlefield strike reach. Developed through a partnership between ArianeGroup and Thales, the FLP-T 150 can...

GE Aerospace and Palantir launch AI initiative to improve military aircraft availability

GE Aerospace is collaborating with Palantir to roll out agentic AI solutions intended to enhance the readiness of military aircraft while keeping engine manufacturing on schedule. Agentic AI differs...

March 16, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Pentagon advances plans to link Patriot missiles with Aegis-equipped ships

The US Department of Defense is advancing efforts to integrate the PAC-3 MSE interceptor with the Aegis Combat System, enhancing missile defense for US Navy destroyers. According to Inside...

March 16, 2026
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Soldier Systems
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South Korea introduces virtual reality into reservist training exercises

The South Korean Army is increasingly integrating virtual reality and digital tracking technologies into reservist training to enhance operational readiness and realism, reports The Korea Herald. At the Seocho...

March 16, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

UK Army places order for 37 RCH 155 self-propelled artillery systems

The British Army has procured 37 RCH 155 remote-controlled 155mm howitzers to rebuild its artillery capability following the transfer of its AS-90 units to Ukraine. The contract, valued at...

March 16, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Rheinmetall’s acquisition of Iveco’s military truck unit faces delays due to Leonardo deal

Rheinmetall’s intended acquisition of Iveco Group’s military truck division has been delayed due to holdups in Leonardo’s purchase of Iveco’s defense subsidiary, according to Reuters. Leonardo signed a definitive...

US allocates funding for Naval Strike Missile-based coastal defense system in Latvia

US Navy has contracted Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace for $45.5 million to deliver the Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System to Latvia. The contract, issued under the Foreign Military...

March 15, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Tejas Mk2 Designed for Extended Operational Life

The Tejas Mk2 fighter is being developed as an advanced evolution of India’s indigenous combat aircraft program. Classified as a medium-weight fighter, the aircraft is designed to offer improved...

March 15, 2026
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Soldier Systems
New Product Launches

SSS Defence Shows 90m Drone-Kill CUAS Suite

Modern warfare has increasingly been shaped by the widespread use of drones for surveillance, targeting, and attack missions. To counter this growing threat, Indian defense company SSS Defence has...