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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...

March 16, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

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...