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March 7, 2026
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Swiss Defense Rethinks F-35 Procurement

Bern is planning to reduce its planned purchase of F-35A fighter jets following price increases that exceeded the budget approved by voters in a 2020 referendum. Instead of the...

March 6, 2026
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EU Plans Advanced Hybrid UAV Program

Europe is studying a new hybrid drone concept after the European Defence Agency tasked Survey Copter with developing a multi-mission unmanned aircraft design. Based on Airbus’ Capa-X UAS architecture,...

March 6, 2026
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Embraer Upgrades Super Tucano vs UAVs

The A-29 Super Tucano is being upgraded with new technology from Valkyrie Aero to strengthen its role in counter-drone missions. Central to the enhancement is the Gunslinger suite, which...

Berlin Plans Major MARS 3 Artillery Buy

Berlin is considering a large acquisition of approximately 500 MARS 3 multi-mission rocket artillery systems to strengthen its long-range firepower. The program would include a framework arrangement allowing both...

UAE to Receive Patriot Systems Under US Deal

Raytheon has secured a $183.7-million US contract to deliver Patriot air and missile defense system equipment and support services for the United Arab Emirates. The agreement includes supplying system...

March 6, 2026
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New Airlift Fleet Cleared by India

New Delhi is pursuing a large modernization effort for its tactical airlift fleet by planning the purchase of 60 transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force. The program combines...

New System to Track Drones, Cruise Missiles

Kratos has secured a production contract worth $7 million for a counter-drone system capable of detecting, tracking, and identifying aerial threats. The platform is designed to spot low-profile unmanned...

German Rheinmetall Invests in DOK-ING Robotics

German defense company Rheinmetall has agreed to purchase a 51 percent stake in Croatian unmanned ground vehicle manufacturer DOK-ING to strengthen its autonomous defense capabilities. The agreement allows founder...

Spain Picks Indra for Next-Gen Radar Program

Spanish defense firm Indra Sistemas has formed a consortium to develop a next-generation AESA counter-battery radar for the Spanish Army under a 30-million-euro contract. The project will replace the...

Indian Army Plans Large Dhanush Gun Buy

The Indian Army is preparing a plan to procure 300 additional Dhanush 155 mm towed howitzers to expand its long-range artillery capabilities. If approved, the purchase would follow an...