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Kraken to Deliver USVs for Hybrid Fleet Plan

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the procurement of uncrewed surface vessels as part of efforts to transform the Royal Navy into a hybrid maritime...

Canberra Expands Autonomous Maritime Systems

Australia has approved a major investment to expand its fleet of Bluebottle unmanned surface vessels used for maritime surveillance. The government allocated 176 million Australian dollars to acquire 40...

March 12, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Iveco Vehicles to Boost Romanian Army Fleet

Romania has placed another order for tactical trucks from Iveco Defence Vehicles as part of its ongoing military modernization program. The contract covers the delivery of 860 high-mobility trucks...

March 12, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Spain Moves Ahead With UAV Manufacturing Hub

Indra Group has partnered with engineering consultancy Tresca to build a new drone manufacturing facility in León as European demand for unmanned systems continues to grow. The planned facility...

March 11, 2026
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Soldier Systems
R&D

New STORM 2 System Protects Troops From UAVs

The STORM 2 system from Thales represents a compact and portable solution for countering hostile drones on the battlefield. Designed to be worn by individual soldiers, the device weighs...

March 11, 2026
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

Cargo Helicopter Operated by Tablet Debuts

A new autonomous helicopter concept called the R66 TURBINETRUCK is being developed by Sikorsky and Robinson Helicopter Company to support cargo transport and logistics missions. The aircraft eliminates the...

March 11, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Hanwha, UNION Boost US Artillery Output

Hanwha Defense USA has partnered with UNION Technologies to increase US manufacturing capacity for 155-millimeter artillery ammunition components. The partnership is designed to improve supply chain resilience and enable...

French Shipyard Launches Angolan Warship

EDGE Group and CMN Naval have officially launched the first BR71 MK II Combattante-class corvette for the Angolan Navy in France. The ship, called NRA Ekuikui II, forms part...

March 11, 2026
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

Ankara Launches Dedicated EW Aircraft

The first flight of Turkey’s HAVA SOJ electronic warfare aircraft has demonstrated the country’s progress in stand-off jamming technology. Based on the Bombardier Global 6000 jet, the aircraft is...

Sweden Cleared for HIMARS, GMLRS Purchase

Sweden is set to acquire 20 M142 HIMARS rocket launchers following approval from the US State Department for a $930-million defense package. The deal includes various guided rockets, extended-range...