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March 16, 2026
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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...

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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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...

March 16, 2026
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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...

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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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...

March 16, 2026
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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 15, 2026
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MQ-25A Drone Redefines Aircraft Carrier Power

The MQ-25A Stingray is a revolutionary unmanned aircraft designed to transform carrier-based aviation operations. Its main purpose is to provide aerial refueling support for fighter jets launched from aircraft...

March 15, 2026
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SSS Defence Shows 90m Drone-Kill CUAS Suite

Modern warfare has increasingly been shaped by the widespread use of drones for surveillance, targeting, and attack missions. To counter this growing threat, Indian defense company SSS Defence has...

March 15, 2026
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Tejas Mk2 Designed for Extended Operational Life

The Tejas Mk2 fighter is being developed as an advanced evolution of India’s indigenous combat aircraft program. Classified as a medium-weight fighter, the aircraft is designed to offer improved...