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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...

March 20, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

US Army Tests 1,300-Mile Aviation Ops

US Army aviation units stationed in South Korea have demonstrated long-range operational capability during the Talon Reach exercise, successfully flying over 1,300 miles before executing a simulated island assault...

March 20, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Clears Aircraft Support for Jordan

The United States has approved a potential $70.5 million foreign military sale to Jordan, aimed at enhancing the operational readiness of its air fleet. The package includes maintenance support,...

March 20, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Talon IQ Flies With Shield AI Hivemind

Northrop Grumman’s Talon IQ testbed has successfully completed a flight demonstration using Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy system, showcasing advanced mission capabilities. During the test, Hivemind controlled the aircraft to...

March 20, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

US Navy Awards Gecko $71M AI Contract

The US Navy has awarded Gecko Robotics a contract worth up to $71 million to enhance fleet maintenance using AI and robotic inspection technologies. The five-year agreement will initially...