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March 3, 2026
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Air Platforms

Multi-Year Engine Contract Secured in US

Under a deal worth several tens of millions, PBS Aerospace will supply military-grade turbojet engines for US programs. Leveraging proven Czech designs, the company is expanding US production capacity,...

March 3, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Helmet Display Deal for Helicopter Platform

A multi-year order will see Kopin provide advanced HMD systems for rotary-wing aircraft in Europe. The technology improves safety and mission effectiveness by integrating navigation and targeting data into...

March 2, 2026
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Land Platforms

Dutch Firm in Line for Multi-Billion Pact

A domestic award would reinforce the Netherlands’ objective of strengthening its national defense industrial base. Van Halteren already contributes components to platforms such as CV90 infantry fighting vehicles and...

March 2, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Marines Add Rapid ‘Shoot-and-Scoot’ System

Designed for expeditionary and littoral operations, the Scorpion Light combines mobility, automation, and precision engagement. The platform’s airlift compatibility with V-22 Osprey and CH-47 Chinook aircraft allows rapid deployment...

March 2, 2026
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Air Platforms

High North Helo Integration Deal Signed

The cooperation framework formalizes expanding bilateral defense integration under the Lunna House agreement. Following joint operations and exercises such as Cold Response, British Wildcat helicopters will continue deploying from...

February 28, 2026
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Air Platforms

Leonardo Set for Major UK Helicopter Pact

The helicopter contract represents a critical investment in UK defense manufacturing and workforce sustainability. By sustaining production at Yeovil, the agreement preserves engineering expertise, supply-chain resilience, and sovereign aerospace...

February 27, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Army Awards Textron LM Prototype Contract

The Damocles loitering munition reflects Textron’s push toward highly adaptable autonomous weapons systems. Featuring vertical launch, modular payload integration, and precision-guided autonomy, the platform enables flexible mission execution across...

February 27, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Small Cruise Missile Gets USAF Designation

The designation of AGM-190A marks a major milestone in the US Air Force’s drive toward affordable and flexible precision weapons. Black Arrow combines modern manufacturing techniques such as 3D...

February 27, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

AeroVironment Wins Switchblade Contract

The latest Switchblade order reflects the US Army’s increasing reliance on loitering munitions for modern battlefield dominance. The lightweight drones combine reconnaissance and strike functions, allowing operators to identify,...

February 26, 2026
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Soldier Systems

$93M Contract Boosts US Bio-Threat Readiness

Battelle’s award under the STEP 2.0 framework highlights its expanding role in global threat reduction initiatives. The contract emphasizes strengthening biodefense readiness through advanced technical research, system development, and...