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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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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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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

Kraken to Deliver USVs for Hybrid Fleet Plan

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the procurement of uncrewed surface vessels as part of efforts to transform the Royal Navy into a hybrid maritime...

March 11, 2026
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Air Platforms

P-3C Patrol Aircraft Upgrade Planned for Portugal

Portugal’s fleet of P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft will undergo upgrades under a new 39-million Canadian dollar agreement with Canada. The modernization project will be led by General Dynamics...

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 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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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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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 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...