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March 2, 2026
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Land Platforms

Netherlands Eyes Major Armored Deal

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence is evaluating a multi-billion-dollar program that could see Van Halteren Technologies selected to produce approximately 400 armored combat support vehicles for the Royal Netherlands...

March 2, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

US Marines Procure Scorpion Mortar

The US Marine Corps has awarded Global Military Products a contract for the Scorpion Light 81mm mobile mortar system, designed to deliver rapid indirect fire support during distributed operations....

March 2, 2026
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Air Platforms

Norway, UK Sign Naval Helicopter Pact

Norway and the United Kingdom have signed a cooperation agreement allowing British military helicopters to operate from Norwegian naval vessels and shore installations. The arrangement strengthens maritime interoperability while...

February 28, 2026
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Air Platforms

Leonardo Set for $1.3B UK Contract

The UK government is expected to award Leonardo a £1 billion contract to produce 23 medium-lift military helicopters, safeguarding thousands of jobs at its Yeovil facility. The agreement secures...

February 27, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Army Picks Textron for Drone Prototype

Textron Systems has entered a prototype agreement with the US Army to deliver its Damocles loitering munition under the Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance program. The company will...

February 27, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Leidos Cruise Missile Gets USAF Tag

The US Air Force has formally designated Leidos’ Small Cruise Missile as the AGM-190A, officially recognizing it as an operational stand-off strike weapon. Also known as “Black Arrow,” the...

February 27, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

US Orders More AeroVironment Drones

AeroVironment has secured a $186-million order from the US Army for its Switchblade 600 and Switchblade 300 loitering munitions under a broader five-year contract potentially worth $990 million. The...

February 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Turkish Navy Commissions Sancar USV

The Turkish Navy has officially commissioned the domestically developed Sancar armed unmanned surface vehicle, marking a significant expansion of its autonomous maritime warfare capabilities. Jointly produced by Havelsan and...

February 26, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Germany Orders ELCAN Specter DR Sights

Germany has awarded RTX’s Raytheon ELCAN optical systems division a contract to supply a customized version of the Specter DR 1-4x weapon sight as part of its ongoing soldier...

February 26, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Battelle Wins $93M US Biodefense Contract

Battelle has been awarded the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s Scientific and Technical Engagement Partnership (STEP) 2.0 contract to advance biological threat mitigation efforts. The agreement includes a $52.9 million...