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March 19, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Navy Considers Expanding Mine Inventory

Seeking to strengthen its underwater defense capabilities, the US Navy is increasing procurement of Hammerhead mine systems. These advanced mines are capable of independently detecting and attacking submarines using...

March 18, 2026
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Air Platforms

Japan Receives First JSM for F-35A

Japan has taken delivery of its first batch of Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, significantly enhancing the long-range strike capabilities of its F-35A fighter fleet....

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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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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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 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

TJ150 Engines Selected for Black Arrow Missile

Pratt & Whitney, part of RTX Corporation, has been selected to supply TJ150 turbojet engines for the Black Arrow cruise missile developed by Leidos Dynetics. The announcement follows the...

March 13, 2026
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Air Platforms

Boeing Secures Major Wedgetail Contract

The United States Air Force has renewed development work on the E-7A Wedgetail early warning aircraft by awarding contracts totaling 2.43 billion dollars to Boeing. A major component of...

March 13, 2026
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Land Platforms

Lifecycle Support Pact for Latvian 6×6 Vehicles

Patria and Latvia have concluded an agreement covering lifecycle support for the Common Armoured Vehicle System vehicles used by the Latvian military. The arrangement supplements the broader lifecycle management...

March 13, 2026
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Soldier Systems

New Helmet-Mounted C2 System for US Troops

The United States Army has awarded a 120.5-million-dollar contract to Elbit Systems of America to develop a helmet-mounted command and sensor integration system. The Soldier Borne Mission Command platform...

March 13, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Lockheed Delivers SPY-7 Radar to Japan

The second AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar shipset for Japan’s ASEV program has been supplied by Lockheed Martin. The system will first be fully integrated and tested at the company’s facilities before...