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March 17, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Thales Radios Chosen for European Trainer Jets

Pilatus has partnered with Thales to enhance the communication capabilities of its PC-7 military training aircraft by integrating a sophisticated radio management system. The system has been developed through...

March 17, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

K2 Munition Gains Swarm Capability, Long Range

Turkey has entered a new phase in unmanned warfare with the unveiling of an AI-driven kamikaze drone designed for coordinated swarm operations. The system, developed by Baykar, recently completed...

EOS Secures Counter-Drone Weapon Contract

Electro Optic Systems has received a major contract to deliver its Slinger counter-drone weapon system to a Middle Eastern client. Designed for cost efficiency, the system uses a stabilized...

March 17, 2026
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

New Heavy Transport Systems From EU Firms

Rheinmetall and Nooteboom Trailers have joined forces to create next-generation heavy transport systems for military applications. The partnership focuses on developing and marketing heavy equipment trailers designed to handle...

March 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Croatia’s Orqa Partners for US Drone Production

Orqa, a leading drone manufacturer based in Croatia, is expanding its production capabilities through a partnership with the US Army’s Red River Army Depot. The agreement allows the depot...

March 17, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Japan, PNG Join Talks on New Defense Pact

Australia and Indonesia are deepening their defense ties by establishing new trilateral cooperation frameworks with countries like Japan and Papua New Guinea. This move follows a security treaty that...

March 17, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Taiwan Eyes Cheaper Air Defense Solutions

Taiwan is focusing on enhancing its defensive capabilities by developing affordable air defense munitions to counter China’s increasing reliance on low-cost weapons. Recognizing the need for efficient resource management...

March 16, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Belgium strengthens domestic counter-drone systems with Anduril, COBBS, and Nokia

Belgium is advancing its national counter-drone (C-UAS) capabilities through a consortium combining US firm Anduril with Belgian companies COBBS BELUX and Nokia Belgium. Anduril provides autonomous and software-driven defense...

March 16, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

US Navy prolongs USS Nimitz service life through 2027

The US Navy has postponed the retirement of its oldest carrier, USS Nimitz (CVN-68), moving its decommissioning date from May 2026 to March 2027. This 10-month extension aligns the...

Spanish and Belgian firms partner to promote anti-drone technology in Belgium

Spanish firms EM&E Group and Indra Group have partnered with Belgium’s Intersoft Electronics Services to jointly promote counter-drone (C-UAS) capabilities in the Belgian defense sector. The agreement was revealed...