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March 12, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

UK Army Awards Generator Maintenance Deal

Babcock International has secured a long-term agreement to maintain portable electrical power generators used by the British Army. The contract could extend for as long as eight years and...

March 12, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

New Long-Range Combat UAV Unveiled by India

India is strengthening its long-range strike capabilities with the development of Project KAL by IG Defence. The one-way attack drone is designed to carry explosive warheads and conduct precision...

March 12, 2026
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Soldier Systems

British Paratroops Adopt Networked Radios

The British Army has chosen a communication solution from Persistent Systems to equip the 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team. The Wave Relay system allows soldiers to share voice,...

March 12, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Indo-German Torpedo Production Partnership

thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has entered into a partnership with VEM Technologies to manufacture heavyweight torpedoes in India. The collaboration builds on an earlier memorandum of understanding signed in 2025...

March 12, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Cobra Gold Exercise Uses Hammerhead Targets

During the multinational military drill Cobra Gold in Thailand, QinetiQ Target Systems Canada supplied Hammerhead unmanned surface vehicle targets to simulate maritime threats. Cobra Gold is regarded as one...

March 12, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Berlin Auto Factory Shifted to Shell Production

The German defense manufacturer Rheinmetall has begun transforming its automotive parts factory in Berlin into a facility dedicated to producing artillery shell casings. The factory was previously managed by...

March 11, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Missile Production Expansion Announced

Lockheed Martin has announced a major investment exceeding $150 million to expand operations at its missile manufacturing site in Alabama. The project will upgrade production infrastructure and support increased...

March 11, 2026
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Land Platforms

New Safety Seats Ordered for Mowag Eagle

Cadre Holdings’ Med-Eng division has received new contracts valued at $86.4 million to provide blast-mitigation seats for Eagle V armored vehicles built by General Dynamics European Land Systems. The...

March 11, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

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...

March 11, 2026
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Air Platforms

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...