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March 9, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Japan Deploys Type 12 Missiles in Kyushu

Japan has begun preparing for the operational deployment of its upgraded Type 12 surface-to-ship missile system after launch vehicles for the first batch arrived at Camp Kengun in Kumamoto...

March 9, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

FN America Wins $9.9M Machine Gun Deal

FN America has received a $9.9-million contract to supply additional M240B medium machine guns to the US Army and Navy, extending production of one of the military’s long-serving and...

March 8, 2026
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Air Platforms

Turkey May Deploy F-16s to N. Cyprus

Turkey is considering deploying F-16 fighter jets to Northern Cyprus as part of potential security measures following a recent drone attack on the island. A Turkish defense ministry source...

March 6, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Germany Plans 500 MARS 3 Rocket Systems

Germany is preparing a major procurement initiative involving approximately 500 MARS 3 rocket artillery launchers, a move that could significantly reshape the country’s long-range artillery capabilities. According to reports,...

March 6, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Raytheon Gets $183.7M UAE Patriot Deal

The United States has awarded Raytheon a contract valued at $183.7 million to supply hardware and support services for Patriot air defense systems under a foreign military sales agreement...

March 6, 2026
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Air Platforms

India Clears Deal for 60 Military Airlifters

India has taken a major step toward modernizing its tactical airlift capabilities after the Defence Procurement Board approved a proposal to acquire 60 transport aircraft for the Indian Air...

March 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Kratos Wins $7M Drone Detection Deal

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has secured a $7-million production contract for a counter-unmanned aerial system designed to detect, track, and classify airborne threats. The company said the system...

March 5, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Rheinmetall Buys Stake in UGV Firm DOK-ING

German defense firm Rheinmetall has signed an agreement to acquire a 51 percent stake in Croatian unmanned ground vehicle manufacturer DOK-ING, expanding its portfolio in autonomous land systems. The...

March 5, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Indra Leads Spain Counter-Battery Radar

Spanish defense technology company Indra Sistemas has formed an industrial consortium to develop a next-generation active electronically scanned array counter-battery radar for the Spanish Army. The project, valued at...

March 5, 2026
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Land Platforms

Pentagon Orders 121 GM Infantry Vehicles

The US Department of Defense has awarded GM Defense an $18.8-million contract to supply additional Infantry Squad Vehicles for the US Army. The agreement covers 121 vehicles along with...