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March 9, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed LRASM Missile Output to Increase

Lockheed Martin has received additional funding from the US Air Force to expand production of the LRASM missile system. The contract modification supports equipment procurement and manufacturing capacity for...

March 9, 2026
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Air Platforms

Alliance Surveillance Begins in Finnish Airspace

A NATO AWACS surveillance aircraft carried out its first operational mission within Finland’s airspace, supporting monitoring and coordination activities across the northern region. Eight Finnish F/A-18 fighter jets took...

March 9, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Korean Firm Expands Baltic Defense Ties

Hanwha Aerospace has introduced a €100-million initiative aimed at expanding Estonia’s defense production capabilities and strengthening cooperation between the two countries. The project includes building a sustainment and repair...

March 9, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Seoul Dispatches Air Defense Interceptors

South Korea has decided to dispatch additional Cheongung-II interceptor missiles to the United Arab Emirates following an urgent request from the Gulf nation, which has been facing repeated missile...

March 8, 2026
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Air Platforms

Ankara Considers F-16 Move Amid Tensions

Ankara is considering stationing F-16 fighter aircraft in Northern Cyprus as a security response after a drone strike hit a British base on the island. The incident is believed...

March 7, 2026
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Air Platforms

Swiss Defense Rethinks F-35 Procurement

Bern is planning to reduce its planned purchase of F-35A fighter jets following price increases that exceeded the budget approved by voters in a 2020 referendum. Instead of the...

March 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

New System to Track Drones, Cruise Missiles

Kratos has secured a production contract worth $7 million for a counter-drone system capable of detecting, tracking, and identifying aerial threats. The platform is designed to spot low-profile unmanned...

March 6, 2026
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Air Platforms

New Airlift Fleet Cleared by India

New Delhi is pursuing a large modernization effort for its tactical airlift fleet by planning the purchase of 60 transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force. The program combines...

March 6, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

UAE to Receive Patriot Systems Under US Deal

Raytheon has secured a $183.7-million US contract to deliver Patriot air and missile defense system equipment and support services for the United Arab Emirates. The agreement includes supplying system...

March 6, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Berlin Plans Major MARS 3 Artillery Buy

Berlin is considering a large acquisition of approximately 500 MARS 3 multi-mission rocket artillery systems to strengthen its long-range firepower. The program would include a framework arrangement allowing both...