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March 11, 2026
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Soldier Systems

New STORM 2 System Protects Troops From UAVs

The STORM 2 system from Thales represents a compact and portable solution for countering hostile drones on the battlefield. Designed to be worn by individual soldiers, the device weighs...

March 10, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

New AI System Enhances UAV Intelligence

Mobix Labs has demonstrated a new AI-enabled drone system designed to enhance real-time threat detection and surveillance capabilities. During recent field trials, the platform successfully integrated autonomous flight technology...

March 10, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Secure Navy Communications Deal Awarded

Mobix Labs will continue supplying secure communications components to the US Navy under an expanded production agreement aimed at strengthening naval network systems. The hardware supports reliable connectivity and...

March 9, 2026
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Air Platforms

Alliance Surveillance Begins in Finnish Airspace

A NATO AWACS surveillance aircraft carried out its first operational mission within Finland’s airspace, supporting monitoring and coordination activities across the northern region. Eight Finnish F/A-18 fighter jets took...

March 9, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Ukraine Scales Artillery Manufacturing

Poland and Ukraine have partnered to produce the Bohdana 155mm artillery system through a joint manufacturing program in Poland. The wheeled self-propelled howitzer uses NATO-standard ammunition and has been...

March 9, 2026
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Air Platforms

C-130J Autonomy Project Hits Design Milestone

Merlin Labs has successfully completed an important milestone in developing autonomous flight technology for the C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft. The preliminary design review validated the proposed system architecture...

March 9, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

New Radar Detects Rockets and Artillery

Spain’s upcoming RALOFI radar system is intended to strengthen battlefield awareness by detecting indirect fire threats such as artillery, rockets, and mortars. Built with advanced electronically scanned array technology...

March 9, 2026
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Air Platforms

Local Partner Eyed for Gripen Assembly

Swedish defense company Saab is exploring opportunities to deepen industrial collaboration with Portugal by offering local manufacturing participation in its Gripen fighter program. If Portugal selects the Gripen to...

March 7, 2026
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Air Platforms

Swiss Defense Rethinks F-35 Procurement

Bern is planning to reduce its planned purchase of F-35A fighter jets following price increases that exceeded the budget approved by voters in a 2020 referendum. Instead of the...

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,...