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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...

March 11, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

P-3C Modernization Planned for Portugal

Canada and Portugal have entered into a modernization agreement for five P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft used by the Portuguese Air Force. The 39-million-dollar project will be overseen by...

March 11, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Pentagon Tests Laser Counter-UAS Weapon

A collaborative experiment between the US military and the Federal Aviation Administration has examined the use of high-energy laser systems for counter-drone operations. Conducted at White Sands Missile Range,...

US Firm Invests in Israeli Drone Maker Aerodrome

US-based defense technology company EagleNXT has announced a strategic investment in Israeli firm Aerodrome as part of efforts to expand its capabilities in autonomous defense systems and loitering munition...

Canada Pledges $663M for Drone Research

Canada is preparing to invest more than 900 million Canadian dollars ($663 million) to expand research and development related to drones and airborne defense technologies. The funding initiative will...

March 10, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

US Launches AI Drone Intelligence Platform

Mobix Labs has conducted field trials of its latest artificial intelligence-driven drone platform, showcasing improvements in real-time threat detection and situational awareness. The platform integrates autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles...

US Unveils Rifle-Mounted Anti-Drone Laser

Nuburu’s Lyocon subsidiary has successfully conducted initial trials of a new portable laser-based counter-drone weapon designed to neutralize unmanned aerial threats in contested environments. The system represents a next-generation...

GE Aerospace Invests $1B in US Manufacturing

GE Aerospace has announced plans to invest $1 billion across its US manufacturing facilities and supplier network to strengthen defense production capabilities, boost aircraft engine output, and accelerate delivery...

March 10, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Hanwha Teams With Canada on Patrol Sub

South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean has signed five industry teaming agreements and three memoranda of understanding with Canadian companies and universities to support development work related to the Canadian...

March 10, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

US Navy Picks Mobix for Shipboard Comms

The US Navy has expanded production of secure communications hardware supplied by Mobix Labs to support its surface fleet and ensure reliable network connectivity during maritime operations. The continued...