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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
R&D

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
R&D

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...

March 11, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Pentagon Trials Laser Counter-Drone System

The US Department of Defense and the Federal Aviation Administration have carried out a joint test of high-energy laser technology aimed at countering drones. The evaluation took place at...

March 11, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

P-3C Patrol Aircraft Upgrade Planned for Portugal

Portugal’s fleet of P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft will undergo upgrades under a new 39-million Canadian dollar agreement with Canada. The modernization project will be led by General Dynamics...

Spain Boosts Military Tech Industry

Spain’s Indra Group is developing a national GaN technology ecosystem through the GIGaNTE research program to enhance defense electronics and communication systems. The initiative combines the expertise of industry...