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March 11, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

P-3C Modernization Planned for Portugal

Canada and Portugal have entered into a modernization agreement for five P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft used by the Portuguese Air Force. The 39-million-dollar project will be overseen by...

Indra Leads $10.5M Defense Electronics Push

Indra Group has launched an initiative to build Spain’s first domestic ecosystem for gallium nitride technology, aiming to strengthen the country’s capabilities in advanced defense electronics and communications systems....

March 10, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

US Navy Picks Mobix for Shipboard Comms

The US Navy has expanded production of secure communications hardware supplied by Mobix Labs to support its surface fleet and ensure reliable network connectivity during maritime operations. The continued...

March 10, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Hanwha Teams With Canada on Patrol Sub

South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean has signed five industry teaming agreements and three memoranda of understanding with Canadian companies and universities to support development work related to the Canadian...

GE Aerospace Invests $1B in US Manufacturing

GE Aerospace has announced plans to invest $1 billion across its US manufacturing facilities and supplier network to strengthen defense production capabilities, boost aircraft engine output, and accelerate delivery...

US Unveils Rifle-Mounted Anti-Drone Laser

Nuburu’s Lyocon subsidiary has successfully conducted initial trials of a new portable laser-based counter-drone weapon designed to neutralize unmanned aerial threats in contested environments. The system represents a next-generation...

March 10, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

P-3C Modernization Planned for Portugal

Indra Leads $10.5M Defense Electronics Push

US Navy Picks Mobix for Shipboard Comms

Hanwha Teams With Canada on Patrol Sub

GE Aerospace Invests $1B in US Manufacturing

US Unveils Rifle-Mounted Anti-Drone Laser

US Launches AI Drone Intelligence Platform

Canada Pledges $663M for Drone Research

US Firm Invests in Israeli Drone Maker Aerodrome

FN America Wins $9.9M Machine Gun Deal