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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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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

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...

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...

GM Defense Wins Infantry Vehicle Order

The US Department of Defense has awarded GM Defense a contract worth 18.8 million dollars to supply 121 additional Infantry Squad Vehicles for the US Army. The order includes...

March 5, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

French F21 Torpedo Chosen Over Mk48

The Royal Netherlands Navy has selected the French F21 Mk2 heavyweight torpedo to equip its future Orka-class submarines, replacing plans to reuse the older Mk48 system. Developed by Naval...

March 5, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Rescue Helicopter to Get New Multi-Channel Radio

The US Air Force is planning a communications upgrade for its HH-60W Jolly Green II combat rescue helicopters by replacing the current tactical radio with a multi-channel system capable...

March 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Garibaldi Carrier Modernization Planned

Indonesia plans to modernize the former Italian Navy aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi after acquiring it as a grant from Italy. Local shipyards and defense firms will participate in upgrading...

March 5, 2026
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Air Platforms
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R4-Integration Wins BLOS Upgrade Deal

The US Air Force has awarded a $74 million contract to R4-Integration to install advanced KuKa beyond-line-of-sight communication systems on 39 HC-130J aircraft. The upgrade will enable improved satellite...