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Helmet Display Deal for Helicopter Platform

A multi-year order will see Kopin provide advanced HMD systems for rotary-wing aircraft in Europe. The technology improves safety and mission effectiveness by integrating navigation and targeting data into...

Royal Navy Repels UAV Swarm in Exercise

HMS Duncan’s recent exercise underscored the growing emphasis on countering swarming and high-speed drone threats within the UK’s naval strategy. By combining physical drone targets with digitally injected synthetic...

March 2, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

NASAMS Air Defense Shield for Antwerp

The planned NASAMS deployment reflects Belgium’s broader modernization of national air defense capabilities. In recent years, Brussels has committed to acquiring multiple NASAMS batteries through cooperation with Norway and...

March 2, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

F130 Milestone Reached in USAF Program

The F130 propulsion upgrade represents a major component of the B-52J modernization program. Following successful testing, the effort will advance to dual-pod system integration at NASA’s Stennis Space Center....

March 2, 2026
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Australia’s AS9 Huntsman Enters Production

The Huntsman fleet expansion advances Australia’s goal of fielding 30 locally built self-propelled howitzers and 15 armored resupply vehicles. Powered by a 1,000-horsepower engine and capable of speeds exceeding...

Dutch Firm in Line for Multi-Billion Pact

A domestic award would reinforce the Netherlands’ objective of strengthening its national defense industrial base. Van Halteren already contributes components to platforms such as CV90 infantry fighting vehicles and...

Marines Add Rapid ‘Shoot-and-Scoot’ System

Designed for expeditionary and littoral operations, the Scorpion Light combines mobility, automation, and precision engagement. The platform’s airlift compatibility with V-22 Osprey and CH-47 Chinook aircraft allows rapid deployment...

March 2, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

High North Helo Integration Deal Signed

The cooperation framework formalizes expanding bilateral defense integration under the Lunna House agreement. Following joint operations and exercises such as Cold Response, British Wildcat helicopters will continue deploying from...

March 2, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Italy’s First U212 Near Future Sub Begins

The U212 NFS reflects Italy’s commitment to next-generation undersea warfare capability. Measuring 59 meters in length and incorporating lithium battery technology, modern diesel-electric propulsion, and low-noise design, the platform...

France Signals Nuclear Deterrence Role

The forthcoming policy shift underscores Europe’s reassessment of nuclear deterrence in an increasingly unstable global environment. France’s willingness to integrate its strategic forces into broader European defense planning reflects...