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March 25, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

L3Harris Boosts VAMPIRE Output

L3Harris Technologies has initiated high-volume production of its VAMPIRE counter-drone system at its Huntsville facility, responding to growing global demand for flexible air defense solutions. The system’s modular, vehicle-agnostic...

March 25, 2026
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Land Platforms

Indra, Hanwha Build SP Artillery for Spain

Indra Group and Hanwha Aerospace have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop a new generation of self-propelled artillery systems for Spain. The collaboration is based on Hanwha’s...

March 25, 2026
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Air Platforms

South Korea Rolls Out KF-21 Fighter

Korea Aerospace Industries has unveiled the first mass-produced KF-21 Boramae fighter, marking a major milestone in South Korea’s long-term effort to develop an indigenous combat aircraft. The program, initiated...

March 25, 2026
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Soldier Systems

LIG Nex1, Palantir Expand UAE Ties

LIG Nex1 and Palantir Technologies have entered into a strategic partnership to develop integrated air defense systems and unmanned platforms for the United Arab Emirates. The collaboration combines LIG...

March 25, 2026
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Naval Platforms

CACI Wins $85M US Navy Deal

CACI International has secured a contract valued at $85 million under the US Navy’s SeaPort Next Generation program to provide comprehensive engineering and technical support for naval platforms. The...

March 25, 2026
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Land Platforms

Irish Plant Linked to Russia Supply Chain

A joint investigation conducted by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project and The Irish Times has revealed potential indirect links between Ireland’s Aughinish Alumina refinery and Russia’s defense...

March 25, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Germany Receives Steyr GL-40 Launchers

The German Armed Forces have begun taking delivery of GL-40 grenade launchers from Austrian manufacturer Steyr Arms, marking progress under an expanded procurement agreement linked to a 2024 contract....

March 25, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

US Army, Navy Build AI Translation Tool

The United States military is taking a significant step toward overcoming language barriers in modern battlefields by developing a portable, AI-enabled translation system known as ULTRA-MAR. This initiative is...

March 24, 2026
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Air Platforms

Bhaumi Stand-Off Weapon Enters Testing

DRDO is advancing the Bhaumi air-to-surface weapon, a long-range system designed for high-impact strikes. Integrated with the Su-30MKI, it targets strategic infrastructure from safe distances. The weapon strengthens India’s...

March 24, 2026
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Air Platforms

New Aerial C-UAS System Planned

Defence India Startup Challenge 14 is encouraging development of airborne counter-drone solutions for helicopters. The Indian Army aims to deploy systems that detect and disrupt UAV threats using advanced...