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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...

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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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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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 5, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

German Rheinmetall Invests in DOK-ING Robotics

German defense company Rheinmetall has agreed to purchase a 51 percent stake in Croatian unmanned ground vehicle manufacturer DOK-ING to strengthen its autonomous defense capabilities. The agreement allows founder...

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...

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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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

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 4, 2026
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Naval Platforms

NVL Buy Strengthens German Naval Industry

German defense giant Rheinmetall has completed the takeover of Naval Vessels Lürssen, marking a major step in expanding its naval manufacturing capabilities. The move consolidates expertise in shipbuilding, sensors,...