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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...

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...

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...

$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,...

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...

Anduril Delivers Altius Munitions to Taiwan

US defense firm Anduril has completed the delivery of Altius 600M loitering munitions to Taiwan, fulfilling a foreign military sale approved in 2024. The package included 291 systems along...

Thales Wins UK Mobile Air Defense Deal

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Thales UK a contract to advance the Mounted Short Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) program, aimed at replacing the British Army’s aging Stormer...

March 20, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Inside the M1151 Armored Humvee

The M1151 Humvee represents an advanced evolution of the original High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle, designed to address the demands of modern combat environments. Unlike earlier variants, the M1151...

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...