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March 17, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

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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Unmanned Systems

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...

March 17, 2026
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Air Platforms

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...

March 17, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

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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Weapons and Munition

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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Land Platforms

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...

March 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

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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Air Platforms

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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Missile & Missile Defence

Taiwan Seeks Cheaper Air Defense

Taiwan is developing cost-effective air defense interceptors to address increasing threats from China, particularly the use of low-cost weapons in large-scale attacks. The initiative, led by the National Chung...

March 15, 2026
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Air Platforms

Tejas Mk2 Airframe Designed for Extended Missions

The Tejas Mk2 fighter is being developed as a next-generation medium-weight aircraft intended to strengthen India’s air combat capability. Designed with greater endurance and improved performance, the aircraft incorporates...