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Indonesia Receives Second Patrol Vessel

Indonesian Navy has strengthened its fleet with the arrival of its second Brawijaya-class offshore patrol vessel, supplied by Fincantieri. The KRI Prabu Siliwangi (321) is part of a broader...

US Navy Logistics Ship Design Moves Ahead

The US Navy has awarded preliminary design contracts to General Dynamics NASSCO and Vard Marine as part of its Next Generation Logistics Ship (NGLS) initiative. The program focuses on...

March 24, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Submarine, Warship Tie-Up Grows in Europe

Naval Group has strengthened its strategic partnership with Metlen through a new agreement focused on advancing cooperation in naval defense programs. The memorandum, signed in Volos, underscores efforts to...

$117M Deal for P550 Recon Drones

The US Army has awarded AeroVironment a $117 million contract for its P550 unmanned aerial system, designed for long-range reconnaissance missions. The drone incorporates advanced AI and modular systems,...

Greece Defense Projects Draw Hanwha, ONEX

South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean has formed a strategic alliance with Greece’s ONEX Shipyards to pursue naval and coast guard programs. The collaboration focuses on shipbuilding and maintenance capabilities, supporting...

March 23, 2026
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

BAE Boosts Global Reach With Brazil Facility

BAE Systems Hägglunds is expanding its global manufacturing footprint through a partnership with Knightec Group Brazil to produce components for military vehicles. The initial focus is on the BvS10...

New Mine Upgrade Program for Italian Army

Germany’s Rheinmetall has partnered with Italian defense authorities to upgrade existing MATS anti-tank mines to a more advanced MK2 standard. The program focuses on improving safety features and extending...

Elbit to Supply HUDs for Black Hawk, Chinook

Elbit Systems America has secured a $49.9 million contract from the US Army to deliver heads-up display technology for Black Hawk and Chinook helicopters. The HUD system enables pilots...

March 22, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

E-2D Hawkeye: Eye in the Sky

The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye serves as a critical airborne command-and-control platform for modern naval operations, extending situational awareness far beyond the fleet. Developed as an evolution of earlier Hawkeye...

US Uses Reaper Drones in Nigeria

US military personnel deployed in Nigeria are utilizing advanced MQ-9 Reaper drones to support surveillance and intelligence operations against insurgent groups. Operating from an air base in Bauchi, the...