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March 6, 2026
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Air Platforms

Embraer Upgrades Super Tucano vs UAVs

The A-29 Super Tucano is being upgraded with new technology from Valkyrie Aero to strengthen its role in counter-drone missions. Central to the enhancement is the Gunslinger suite, which...

March 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

EU Plans Advanced Hybrid UAV Program

Europe is studying a new hybrid drone concept after the European Defence Agency tasked Survey Copter with developing a multi-mission unmanned aircraft design. Based on Airbus’ Capa-X UAS architecture,...

March 5, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Austria to Launch Defense Satellite in 2027

Austria plans to launch its first domestically developed military satellite, BEACONSAT, in early 2027. Developed with the support of Austrian space company Gate Space, the satellite will help detect...

March 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

R4-Integration Wins BLOS Upgrade Deal

The US Air Force has awarded a $74 million contract to R4-Integration to install advanced KuKa beyond-line-of-sight communication systems on 39 HC-130J aircraft. The upgrade will enable improved satellite...

March 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Garibaldi Carrier Modernization Planned

Indonesia plans to modernize the former Italian Navy aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi after acquiring it as a grant from Italy. Local shipyards and defense firms will participate in upgrading...

March 5, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Indian Army Plans Large Dhanush Gun Buy

The Indian Army is preparing a plan to procure 300 additional Dhanush 155 mm towed howitzers to expand its long-range artillery capabilities. If approved, the purchase would follow an...

March 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

Rescue Helicopter to Get New Multi-Channel Radio

The US Air Force is planning a communications upgrade for its HH-60W Jolly Green II combat rescue helicopters by replacing the current tactical radio with a multi-channel system capable...

March 5, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

French F21 Torpedo Chosen Over Mk48

The Royal Netherlands Navy has selected the French F21 Mk2 heavyweight torpedo to equip its future Orka-class submarines, replacing plans to reuse the older Mk48 system. Developed by Naval...

March 5, 2026
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Land Platforms

GM Defense Wins Infantry Vehicle Order

The US Department of Defense has awarded GM Defense a contract worth 18.8 million dollars to supply 121 additional Infantry Squad Vehicles for the US Army. The order includes...

March 5, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Spain Picks Indra for Next-Gen Radar Program

Spanish defense firm Indra Sistemas has formed a consortium to develop a next-generation AESA counter-battery radar for the Spanish Army under a 30-million-euro contract. The project will replace the...