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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....

March 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Europe Develops Hybrid Multi-Role Drone

The European Defence Agency (EDA) has selected Survey Copter to conduct a study and development effort for a new hybrid unmanned aircraft capable of performing a wide range of...

March 6, 2026
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Air Platforms

Super Tucano Upgraded for Counter-Drone

Embraer and Valkyrie Aero are working together to enhance the A-29 Super Tucano aircraft with advanced technology designed to improve its ability to counter hostile drones. The upgrade centers...

March 5, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Netherlands Picks F21 Torpedo for Orka

The Royal Netherlands Navy has decided to arm its upcoming Orka-class submarines with the French-developed F21 Mk2 heavyweight torpedo, replacing earlier plans to reuse the US-built Mk48 torpedoes currently...