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March 10, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Portable Laser Weapon Targets UAV Threats

Nuburu’s Lyocon unit has tested a new portable counter-drone laser system aimed at protecting troops from unmanned aerial threats. The compact directed-energy weapon is designed for rapid field deployment...

March 10, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

New AI System Enhances UAV Intelligence

Mobix Labs has demonstrated a new AI-enabled drone system designed to enhance real-time threat detection and surveillance capabilities. During recent field trials, the platform successfully integrated autonomous flight technology...

March 10, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Ottawa Boosts Aerospace and UAV Innovation

The Canadian government is launching a major investment exceeding 900 million Canadian dollars to strengthen research into drone technologies and airborne defense systems. Managed by the National Research Council,...

March 10, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Aerodrome Secures US Funding for Loitering Munitions

EagleNXT has taken a strategic step to expand its autonomous defense technology capabilities by investing in Israel-based company Aerodrome. The agreement includes the possibility of establishing a joint venture...

March 9, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

US Awards FN Contract for Weapon Supply

The US military has awarded FN America a $9.9-million contract to produce more M240B medium machine guns for both the Army and Navy. Built at the company’s South Carolina...

March 9, 2026
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Air Platforms

Local Partner Eyed for Gripen Assembly

Swedish defense company Saab is exploring opportunities to deepen industrial collaboration with Portugal by offering local manufacturing participation in its Gripen fighter program. If Portugal selects the Gripen to...

March 9, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

First Type 12 Units Set for Kyushu

Japan has delivered the first launcher units for its enhanced Type-12 long-range anti-ship missile system to a military base in southwestern Japan. The missiles will be deployed at Camp...

March 9, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

New Radar Detects Rockets and Artillery

Spain’s upcoming RALOFI radar system is intended to strengthen battlefield awareness by detecting indirect fire threats such as artillery, rockets, and mortars. Built with advanced electronically scanned array technology...

March 9, 2026
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Air Platforms

C-130J Autonomy Project Hits Design Milestone

Merlin Labs has successfully completed an important milestone in developing autonomous flight technology for the C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft. The preliminary design review validated the proposed system architecture...

March 9, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Ukraine Scales Artillery Manufacturing

Poland and Ukraine have partnered to produce the Bohdana 155mm artillery system through a joint manufacturing program in Poland. The wheeled self-propelled howitzer uses NATO-standard ammunition and has been...