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March 17, 2026
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Indonesia, Australia Eye Defense Pact

Indonesia and Australia are expanding their defense partnership by exploring trilateral cooperation with Japan and Papua New Guinea, alongside increased intelligence sharing. The move follows a recently signed security...

March 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Orqa Partners US Depot for Drone Build

Croatian company Orqa has partnered with Red River Army Depot to expand the US Army’s small drone production capacity. Under the agreement, the depot will manufacture Orqa’s unmanned systems,...

March 17, 2026
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Rheinmetall, Nooteboom Team on Transport

Rheinmetall and Nooteboom Trailers have entered into a strategic cooperation agreement to jointly develop and market advanced Heavy Equipment Trailer (HET) systems, responding to rising demand for military transport...

EOS Wins Cannon-Based C-UAS Deal

Electro Optic Systems has secured a $42-million contract from a Middle Eastern customer to deliver its Slinger counter-drone weapon system, highlighting growing demand for cost-effective air defense solutions. The...

March 17, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Baykar Extends K2 Range to 2,000 km

Turkey has demonstrated a significant advancement in drone warfare with the introduction of an AI-enabled kamikaze drone capable of coordinated swarm operations. Developed by Baykar, the K2 UAV successfully...

March 17, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Pilatus Selects Thales RMS for PC-7

Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus has selected Thales to provide an advanced radio management system for its PC-7 military training aircraft. The system is designed to support both training and...

AeroVironment Buys ESAero for $200M

AeroVironment has acquired Empirical Systems Aerospace for approximately $200 million, strengthening its capabilities in unmanned aircraft system development. ESAero’s expertise in hybrid propulsion, rapid prototyping, and certified manufacturing will...

L3Harris Delivers 100K M-Code GPS

L3Harris Technologies has delivered 100,000 M-Code GPS receivers to US and allied forces, marking a major milestone in secure navigation technology. These receivers provide jam-resistant positioning and timing capabilities...

March 17, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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US Army Develops Next-Gen Barrels

The US Army has collaborated with industry partners to develop a next-generation small arms barrel designed for improved durability and performance under high-pressure conditions. Using a new alloy developed...

March 15, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Meet MQ-25A: Navy’s Carrier-Based Refueling Drone

The MQ-25A Stingray is a revolutionary unmanned aircraft designed to transform the way naval aviation operates. As the first carrier-based drone built specifically for aerial refueling, it plays a...