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Cobra Gold Exercise Uses Hammerhead Targets

During the multinational military drill Cobra Gold in Thailand, QinetiQ Target Systems Canada supplied Hammerhead unmanned surface vehicle targets to simulate maritime threats. Cobra Gold is regarded as one...

March 12, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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Berlin Auto Factory Shifted to Shell Production

The German defense manufacturer Rheinmetall has begun transforming its automotive parts factory in Berlin into a facility dedicated to producing artillery shell casings. The factory was previously managed by...

Missile Production Expansion Announced

Lockheed Martin has announced a major investment exceeding $150 million to expand operations at its missile manufacturing site in Alabama. The project will upgrade production infrastructure and support increased...

New Safety Seats Ordered for Mowag Eagle

Cadre Holdings’ Med-Eng division has received new contracts valued at $86.4 million to provide blast-mitigation seats for Eagle V armored vehicles built by General Dynamics European Land Systems. The...

Sweden Cleared for HIMARS, GMLRS Purchase

Sweden is set to acquire 20 M142 HIMARS rocket launchers following approval from the US State Department for a $930-million defense package. The deal includes various guided rockets, extended-range...

March 11, 2026
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

Ankara Launches Dedicated EW Aircraft

The first flight of Turkey’s HAVA SOJ electronic warfare aircraft has demonstrated the country’s progress in stand-off jamming technology. Based on the Bombardier Global 6000 jet, the aircraft is...

French Shipyard Launches Angolan Warship

EDGE Group and CMN Naval have officially launched the first BR71 MK II Combattante-class corvette for the Angolan Navy in France. The ship, called NRA Ekuikui II, forms part...

March 11, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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Hanwha, UNION Boost US Artillery Output

Hanwha Defense USA has partnered with UNION Technologies to increase US manufacturing capacity for 155-millimeter artillery ammunition components. The partnership is designed to improve supply chain resilience and enable...

March 11, 2026
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

Cargo Helicopter Operated by Tablet Debuts

A new autonomous helicopter concept called the R66 TURBINETRUCK is being developed by Sikorsky and Robinson Helicopter Company to support cargo transport and logistics missions. The aircraft eliminates the...

March 11, 2026
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Soldier Systems
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New STORM 2 System Protects Troops From UAVs

The STORM 2 system from Thales represents a compact and portable solution for countering hostile drones on the battlefield. Designed to be worn by individual soldiers, the device weighs...