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Hivemind AI Powers UAV Mission Autonomy Demo

Drones are becoming smarter than ever! Shield AI teamed up with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to test drones that can think and act on their own. These drones can learn,...

Counter-Drone Network Enhanced With Radar

DroneShield is improving its anti-drone technology with help from Robin Radar Systems. Their system can now track drones in all directions using 3D radar and smart AI software. This...

New Mine Procurement to Counter Submarines

The US Navy is building more smart underwater weapons called Hammerhead. Made by General Dynamics Mission Systems, these systems can detect enemy submarines and attack them automatically. They may...

Land Defense Boost With Iveco Acquisition

Leonardo is growing bigger by buying Iveco Defence Vehicles. This move helps Leonardo build complete military systems, from vehicles to advanced electronics, making it stronger in the global defense...

Columbia-Class Program Secures Major Funding

The US Navy is building powerful new submarines called the Columbia class. General Dynamics Electric Boat is handling the project, which will replace older submarines and strengthen nuclear defense....

March 18, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

US Marines’ H-1 Fleet Gets SPINE Upgrade Boost

The US Marine Corps helicopters are getting a major boost! Bell Textron upgraded the AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom under the SPINE program, making them stronger, more reliable, and...

March 18, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Mission Software Upgrade Planned for P-8 Fleet

South Korea’s surveillance aircraft are becoming smarter and more powerful. Boeing is upgrading the P-8A Poseidon with new software that improves performance and adds better submarine tracking. It will...

March 18, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

F-35A Fleet in Japan Gets Joint Strike Missiles

Japan is strengthening its air power with advanced missiles! The F-35A Lightning II can now carry new Joint Strike Missiles from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace. These missiles can hit...

March 18, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

Baltic Air Defense Boost With New JV

Germany and Latvia are working together to improve air defense systems. Diehl Defence will help set up a service center in Latvia to maintain and support advanced missile defense...

March 18, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

WB Group Tie-Up Strengthens Defense Presence

A Swedish startup, Nordic Air Defence, is working with Polish companies WB Group and Tantalit to stop drone attacks. Their K100XR interceptor drone is fast, lightweight, and designed to...