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March 20, 2026
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Gecko Robotics Secures Navy Maintenance Contract

To improve operational efficiency, the US Navy has awarded a contract to Gecko Robotics for advanced maintenance solutions. Using robotic systems and artificial intelligence, the initiative enables faster inspections...

March 20, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Inside the Armored M1151 Humvee

Developed as an advanced variant of the original Humvee, the M1151 is built to withstand modern battlefield challenges. It combines mobility with added protection, enabling it to navigate rough...

British Army Awards Air Defense Study Contract

To modernize its ground-based air defense, the British Army has partnered with Thales UK for the MSHORAD assessment phase. The initiative focuses on developing a new mobile platform with...

Taiwan Receives Altius UAV Weapons From Anduril

Taiwan has received its full batch of Altius 600M drones from the US, marking a significant step in modernizing its military. These lightweight loitering munitions can perform reconnaissance and...

Columbia-Class Program Secures Major Funding

The US Navy is building powerful new submarines called the Columbia class. General Dynamics Electric Boat is handling the project, which will replace older submarines and strengthen nuclear defense....

Land Defense Boost With Iveco Acquisition

Leonardo is growing bigger by buying Iveco Defence Vehicles. This move helps Leonardo build complete military systems, from vehicles to advanced electronics, making it stronger in the global defense...

New Mine Procurement to Counter Submarines

The US Navy is building more smart underwater weapons called Hammerhead. Made by General Dynamics Mission Systems, these systems can detect enemy submarines and attack them automatically. They may...

Counter-Drone Network Enhanced With Radar

DroneShield is improving its anti-drone technology with help from Robin Radar Systems. Their system can now track drones in all directions using 3D radar and smart AI software. This...

Hivemind AI Powers UAV Mission Autonomy Demo

Drones are becoming smarter than ever! Shield AI teamed up with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to test drones that can think and act on their own. These drones can learn,...

March 19, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Navy Revamps Procurement With New Structure

The US Navy is changing how it buys equipment to make the process faster and more efficient. By creating new leadership teams, it aims to reduce delays, manage costs...