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March 12, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Iveco Vehicles to Boost Romanian Army Fleet

Romania has placed another order for tactical trucks from Iveco Defence Vehicles as part of its ongoing military modernization program. The contract covers the delivery of 860 high-mobility trucks...

Canberra Expands Autonomous Maritime Systems

Australia has approved a major investment to expand its fleet of Bluebottle unmanned surface vessels used for maritime surveillance. The government allocated 176 million Australian dollars to acquire 40...

Kraken to Deliver USVs for Hybrid Fleet Plan

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the procurement of uncrewed surface vessels as part of efforts to transform the Royal Navy into a hybrid maritime...

UK Army Awards Generator Maintenance Deal

Babcock International has secured a long-term agreement to maintain portable electrical power generators used by the British Army. The contract could extend for as long as eight years and...

March 12, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

New Long-Range Combat UAV Unveiled by India

India is strengthening its long-range strike capabilities with the development of Project KAL by IG Defence. The one-way attack drone is designed to carry explosive warheads and conduct precision...

British Paratroops Adopt Networked Radios

The British Army has chosen a communication solution from Persistent Systems to equip the 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team. The Wave Relay system allows soldiers to share voice,...

March 12, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Indo-German Torpedo Production Partnership

thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has entered into a partnership with VEM Technologies to manufacture heavyweight torpedoes in India. The collaboration builds on an earlier memorandum of understanding signed in 2025...

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
R&D

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...