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Hanwha to Invest in Estonia Defense

South Korean defense company Hanwha Aerospace has unveiled a 100-million-euro investment plan aimed at strengthening Estonia’s defense industry through new infrastructure, manufacturing, and cooperation initiatives. The package includes the...

S. Korea Sends Cheongung-II Missiles to UAE

South Korea has agreed to urgently supply Cheongung-II air defense interceptors to the United Arab Emirates after the Gulf nation requested additional support amid ongoing drone and missile threats...

March 8, 2026
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Turkey May Deploy F-16s to N. Cyprus

Turkey is considering deploying F-16 fighter jets to Northern Cyprus as part of potential security measures following a recent drone attack on the island. A Turkish defense ministry source...

March 7, 2026
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Switzerland May Cut F-35 Purchase

Switzerland has announced plans to reduce its purchase of F-35A fighter jets from 36 to about 30 aircraft after the United States raised the projected cost of the program....

Kratos Wins $7M Drone Detection Deal

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has secured a $7-million production contract for a counter-unmanned aerial system designed to detect, track, and classify airborne threats. The company said the system...

March 6, 2026
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India Clears Deal for 60 Military Airlifters

India has taken a major step toward modernizing its tactical airlift capabilities after the Defence Procurement Board approved a proposal to acquire 60 transport aircraft for the Indian Air...

Raytheon Gets $183.7M UAE Patriot Deal

The United States has awarded Raytheon a contract valued at $183.7 million to supply hardware and support services for Patriot air defense systems under a foreign military sales agreement...

Germany Plans 500 MARS 3 Rocket Systems

Germany is preparing a major procurement initiative involving approximately 500 MARS 3 rocket artillery launchers, a move that could significantly reshape the country’s long-range artillery capabilities. According to reports,...

March 6, 2026
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Super Tucano Upgraded for Counter-Drone

Embraer and Valkyrie Aero are working together to enhance the A-29 Super Tucano aircraft with advanced technology designed to improve its ability to counter hostile drones. The upgrade centers...

March 6, 2026
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Europe Develops Hybrid Multi-Role Drone

The European Defence Agency (EDA) has selected Survey Copter to conduct a study and development effort for a new hybrid unmanned aircraft capable of performing a wide range of...