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March 16, 2026
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Land Platforms

Rheinmetall’s acquisition of Iveco’s military truck unit faces delays due to Leonardo deal

Rheinmetall’s intended acquisition of Iveco Group’s military truck division has been delayed due to holdups in Leonardo’s purchase of Iveco’s defense subsidiary, according to Reuters. Leonardo signed a definitive...

March 16, 2026
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Land Platforms

UK Army places order for 37 RCH 155 self-propelled artillery systems

The British Army has procured 37 RCH 155 remote-controlled 155mm howitzers to rebuild its artillery capability following the transfer of its AS-90 units to Ukraine. The contract, valued at...

March 16, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Spanish and Belgian firms partner to promote anti-drone technology in Belgium

Spanish firms EM&E Group and Indra Group have partnered with Belgium’s Intersoft Electronics Services to jointly promote counter-drone (C-UAS) capabilities in the Belgian defense sector. The agreement was revealed...

March 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Black Arrow Missiles to Use TJ150 Engines

Pratt & Whitney, a division of RTX, will supply TJ150 turbojet engines to power the Black Arrow missile created by Leidos Dynetics. The contract follows the US Air Force’s...

March 13, 2026
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Air Platforms

Boeing Gets $2.4B Contract for E-7A Wedgetail

Boeing has received $2.43 billion in new contracts from the US Air Force to further advance the E-7A Wedgetail early warning aircraft program. The funding will support the development...

March 13, 2026
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Land Platforms

Latvia Secures Lifecycle Support for CAVS 6×6

Latvia and Patria have finalized a life-cycle support arrangement for the CAVS 6×6 armored vehicle fleet currently in service with the Latvian Armed Forces. The contract establishes a coordinated...

March 13, 2026
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Soldier Systems

US Soldiers to Get Helmet-Mounted C2 System

Elbit America has secured a $120.5-million contract from the US Army to create the Soldier Borne Mission Command system. The advanced helmet-mounted platform will integrate data from various battlefield...

March 13, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Lockheed Delivers Another SPY-7 Radar to Japan

The second set of the AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar system has been supplied by Lockheed Martin for Japan’s ASEV missile defense ships. Prior to shipment, the radar equipment will be integrated...

March 13, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Athens Moves Ahead With New Combat UAV Deals

The Hellenic Centre for Defence Innovation has launched several new projects to expand Greece’s military drone capabilities. Four recently signed contracts focus on the development of combat UAV technologies,...

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...