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March 2, 2026
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Hanwha Rolls Out Australian AS9 Howitzers

Hanwha Defence has unveiled the first three Australian-built AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzers at its Geelong Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence, advancing Australia’s LAND 8116 artillery modernization effort. The program...

Netherlands Eyes Major Armored Deal

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence is evaluating a multi-billion-dollar program that could see Van Halteren Technologies selected to produce approximately 400 armored combat support vehicles for the Royal Netherlands...

US Marines Procure Scorpion Mortar

The US Marine Corps has awarded Global Military Products a contract for the Scorpion Light 81mm mobile mortar system, designed to deliver rapid indirect fire support during distributed operations....

March 2, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Norway, UK Sign Naval Helicopter Pact

Norway and the United Kingdom have signed a cooperation agreement allowing British military helicopters to operate from Norwegian naval vessels and shore installations. The arrangement strengthens maritime interoperability while...

March 2, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Fincantieri Lays Keel for U212 NFS Sub

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has laid the keel for the first U212 Near Future Submarine (NFS) for the Italian Navy at its Muggiano shipyard, marking a major milestone in replacing...

Macron to Set Out How France Nuclear Arms

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to outline potential adjustments to France’s nuclear doctrine at the Ile Longue submarine base, signaling how the EU’s only nuclear arsenal could contribute...