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March 11, 2026
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Soldier Systems

New STORM 2 System Protects Troops From UAVs

The STORM 2 system developed by Thales offers a portable solution for countering drone threats on the battlefield. Designed to be worn by individual soldiers, the device is extremely...

March 11, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

US Artillery Output Boosted by Hanwha

A new industrial partnership between Hanwha Defense USA and UNION Technologies seeks to increase production of 155-millimeter artillery ammunition components in the United States. The initiative is intended to...

March 10, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

US Launches AI Drone Intelligence Platform

Mobix Labs has conducted field trials of its latest artificial intelligence-driven drone platform, showcasing improvements in real-time threat detection and situational awareness. The platform integrates autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles...

March 10, 2026
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Naval Platforms

US Navy Picks Mobix for Shipboard Comms

The US Navy has expanded production of secure communications hardware supplied by Mobix Labs to support its surface fleet and ensure reliable network connectivity during maritime operations. The continued...

March 9, 2026
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Air Platforms

NATO AWACS Flies First Mission Over Finland

A NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft has completed its first operational mission in Finnish airspace, marking a significant step in strengthening surveillance and command-and-control capabilities...

March 9, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Bohdana Howitzer Production Expands to Poland

Polish defense firm Ponar Wadowice and Ukraine’s Kramatorsk Machine-Building Plant (NKMZ) have established a joint venture to manufacture the Bohdana 155-millimeter self-propelled howitzer and its towed variant in Poland....

March 9, 2026
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Air Platforms

Merlin Advances C-130J Autonomy Program

Merlin Labs has completed a preliminary design review (PDR) for an autonomous flight system being developed for the Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft used by US Special...

March 9, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Spain Develops GaN Counter-Battery Radar

Spain is moving forward with the development of an advanced counter-battery radar system designed to rapidly detect and track incoming indirect fire threats such as artillery shells, rockets, and...

March 9, 2026
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Air Platforms

Saab Eyes Gripen Production in Portugal

Saab is seeking to deepen industrial cooperation with Portugal by exploring the possibility of producing components for its Gripen fighter aircraft locally if Lisbon proceeds with plans to replace...

March 7, 2026
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Air Platforms

Switzerland May Cut F-35 Purchase

Switzerland has announced plans to reduce its purchase of F-35A fighter jets from 36 to about 30 aircraft after the United States raised the projected cost of the program....