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March 10, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Secure Navy Communications Deal Awarded

Mobix Labs will continue supplying secure communications components to the US Navy under an expanded production agreement aimed at strengthening naval network systems. The hardware supports reliable connectivity and...

March 10, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Korean Firm Joins Next-Gen Submarine Program

Hanwha Ocean has formed a series of strategic partnerships with Canadian defense companies and universities to support Canada’s next-generation submarine program. The Canadian Patrol Submarine Project aims to replace...

5,000 Jobs Added in GE Manufacturing Push

GE Aerospace is investing $1 billion to strengthen its US manufacturing operations and accelerate the production of aircraft engines and defense components. The investment will be distributed across multiple...

Portable Laser Weapon Targets UAV Threats

Nuburu’s Lyocon unit has tested a new portable counter-drone laser system aimed at protecting troops from unmanned aerial threats. The compact directed-energy weapon is designed for rapid field deployment...

March 10, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

New AI System Enhances UAV Intelligence

Mobix Labs has demonstrated a new AI-enabled drone system designed to enhance real-time threat detection and surveillance capabilities. During recent field trials, the platform successfully integrated autonomous flight technology...

Ottawa Boosts Aerospace and UAV Innovation

The Canadian government is launching a major investment exceeding 900 million Canadian dollars to strengthen research into drone technologies and airborne defense systems. Managed by the National Research Council,...

Aerodrome Secures US Funding for Loitering Munitions

EagleNXT has taken a strategic step to expand its autonomous defense technology capabilities by investing in Israel-based company Aerodrome. The agreement includes the possibility of establishing a joint venture...

US Awards FN Contract for Weapon Supply

The US military has awarded FN America a $9.9-million contract to produce more M240B medium machine guns for both the Army and Navy. Built at the company’s South Carolina...

March 9, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Local Partner Eyed for Gripen Assembly

Swedish defense company Saab is exploring opportunities to deepen industrial collaboration with Portugal by offering local manufacturing participation in its Gripen fighter program. If Portugal selects the Gripen to...

First Type 12 Units Set for Kyushu

Japan has delivered the first launcher units for its enhanced Type-12 long-range anti-ship missile system to a military base in southwestern Japan. The missiles will be deployed at Camp...