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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...

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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...

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March 12, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

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...

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March 11, 2026
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Soldier Systems
R&D

New STORM 2 System Protects Troops From UAVs

The STORM 2 system developed by Thales offers a portable solution for countering drone threats on the battlefield. Designed to be worn by individual soldiers, the device is extremely...

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March 11, 2026
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

Sikorsky, Robinson Reveal Remote Cargo Helo

A new autonomous helicopter concept called the R66 TURBINETRUCK is being developed by Sikorsky in collaboration with Robinson Helicopter Company. The design removes the cockpit and crew stations, creating...

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March 11, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

US Artillery Output Boosted by Hanwha

A new industrial partnership between Hanwha Defense USA and UNION Technologies seeks to increase production of 155-millimeter artillery ammunition components in the United States. The initiative is intended to...

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Angola’s Multi-Mission Warship Debuts

The first BR71 MK II Combattante corvette for the Angolan Navy has been launched in France through a partnership between EDGE Group and CMN Naval. Named NRA Ekuikui II,...

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Sweden Cleared for HIMARS, GMLRS Deal

Sweden is set to acquire 20 M142 HIMARS launchers under a $930-million foreign military sales agreement approved by the United States. The deal includes multiple types of guided rocket...

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New Seats Ordered for Mowag Eagle Vehicles

Defense equipment supplier Med‑Eng has received contracts valued at $86.4 million to deliver blast-mitigation seating systems for Eagle V armored vehicles built by General Dynamics European Land Systems. The...

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Alabama Missile Plant Expansion Announced

A major expansion project has been announced by Lockheed Martin for its missile production facility in Alabama. The company will invest over $150 million to upgrade infrastructure and support...

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