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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...

March 13, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Athens Advances Indigenous UAV Development

Greece is accelerating its drone modernization strategy through four contracts targeting combat UAV development. The program includes loitering munitions and locally produced unmanned combat aircraft designed for operational use...

March 12, 2026
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Soldier Systems

British Army Adopts New Networked Radios

Persistent Systems will equip the British Army’s 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team with its Wave Relay tactical communications system. Using a mesh-network architecture, the platform allows soldiers to...

March 12, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

UK Army Field Generator Support Contract

The British Army has awarded Babcock International a long-term contract to support portable field power generators used in deployed environments. The deal, worth up to £36 million, covers maintenance...

March 12, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Hybrid Fleet Plan Adds 20 Uncrewed Boats

The Royal Navy is moving toward a hybrid maritime force that combines traditional ships with autonomous platforms. Under Project Beehive, Kraken Technology Group will supply 20 uncrewed surface vessels...

March 12, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Cobra Gold Drill Uses Hammerhead USV Targets

During the multinational Exercise Cobra Gold in Thailand, QinetiQ Target Systems Canada delivered Hammerhead unmanned surface vehicles to simulate maritime threats. Naval units from several allied countries worked together...

March 11, 2026
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Air Platforms

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 9, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

S. Korea Sends Cheongung-II Missiles to UAE

South Korea has agreed to urgently supply Cheongung-II air defense interceptors to the United Arab Emirates after the Gulf nation requested additional support amid ongoing drone and missile threats...

March 9, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

USAF Funds LRASM Production Boost

The US Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control a $53-million contract modification to increase production capacity for the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM), a key maritime...