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March 12, 2026
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Spain Moves Ahead With UAV Production Hub

Indra Group has signed a collaboration agreement with Tresca to support construction of a new unmanned systems production facility in León. The site will focus on manufacturing drones and...

March 12, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Iveco Vehicles to Boost Romania Army Fleet

Romania continues to modernize its military logistics fleet through a new order for 860 tactical trucks from Iveco Defence Vehicles. The vehicles are part of a long-term procurement agreement...

Canberra Expands Autonomous Maritime Fleet

The Australian government has ordered 40 additional Bluebottle unmanned surface vessels from Ocius Technology, expanding the navy’s autonomous maritime fleet to 55 units. The platform was developed jointly with...

Hybrid Fleet Plan Adds 20 Uncrewed Boats

The Royal Navy is moving toward a hybrid maritime force that combines traditional ships with autonomous platforms. Under Project Beehive, Kraken Technology Group will supply 20 uncrewed surface vessels...

UK Army Field Generator Support Contract

The British Army has awarded Babcock International a long-term contract to support portable field power generators used in deployed environments. The deal, worth up to £36 million, covers maintenance...

March 12, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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New Indian Combat UAV With Long Strike Range

A new loitering strike drone called Project KAL is being developed in India by IG Defence. The platform is designed for long-range precision attacks and can reportedly operate at...

British Army Adopts New Networked Radios

Persistent Systems will equip the British Army’s 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team with its Wave Relay tactical communications system. Using a mesh-network architecture, the platform allows soldiers to...

March 12, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

German-Indian Tie-Up for Torpedo Production

thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and VEM Technologies have agreed to cooperate on producing heavyweight torpedoes for the Indian Navy. The partnership includes technology support from Atlas Elektronik and may eventually...

Cobra Gold Drill Uses Hammerhead USV Targets

During the multinational Exercise Cobra Gold in Thailand, QinetiQ Target Systems Canada delivered Hammerhead unmanned surface vehicles to simulate maritime threats. Naval units from several allied countries worked together...

March 12, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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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...