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March 12, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Auto Plant Shifted to 155mm Shell Production

Rheinmetall is repurposing its Berlin factory to support the growing demand for 155-millimeter artillery ammunition. The site, formerly used by its automotive subsidiary Pierburg, will now focus on producing...

Alabama Missile Plant Expansion Announced

A major expansion project has been announced by Lockheed Martin for its missile production facility in Alabama. The company will invest over $150 million to upgrade infrastructure and support...

New Seats Ordered for Mowag Eagle Vehicles

Defense equipment supplier Med‑Eng has received contracts valued at $86.4 million to deliver blast-mitigation seating systems for Eagle V armored vehicles built by General Dynamics European Land Systems. The...

Sweden Cleared for HIMARS, GMLRS Deal

Sweden is set to acquire 20 M142 HIMARS launchers under a $930-million foreign military sales agreement approved by the United States. The deal includes multiple types of guided rocket...

March 11, 2026
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

First Turkish Stand-Off Electronic Warfare Jet

The HAVA SOJ electronic warfare aircraft has completed its first flight, representing an important milestone in Turkey’s defense modernization efforts. Based on the Bombardier Global 6000 airframe, the stand-off...

Angola’s Multi-Mission Warship Debuts

The first BR71 MK II Combattante corvette for the Angolan Navy has been launched in France through a partnership between EDGE Group and CMN Naval. Named NRA Ekuikui II,...

March 11, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

US Artillery Output Boosted by Hanwha

A new industrial partnership between Hanwha Defense USA and UNION Technologies seeks to increase production of 155-millimeter artillery ammunition components in the United States. The initiative is intended to...

March 11, 2026
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

Sikorsky, Robinson Reveal Remote Cargo Helo

A new autonomous helicopter concept called the R66 TURBINETRUCK is being developed by Sikorsky in collaboration with Robinson Helicopter Company. The design removes the cockpit and crew stations, creating...

March 11, 2026
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Soldier Systems
R&D

New STORM 2 System Protects Troops From UAVs

The STORM 2 system developed by Thales offers a portable solution for countering drone threats on the battlefield. Designed to be worn by individual soldiers, the device is extremely...

March 11, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Pentagon Tests Laser Counter-UAS Weapon

A collaborative experiment between the US military and the Federal Aviation Administration has examined the use of high-energy laser systems for counter-drone operations. Conducted at White Sands Missile Range,...