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March 11, 2026
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Hanwha and UNION Plan Expansion of US 155mm Ammunition Output

Hanwha Defense USA and UNION Technologies of Texas have entered into a strategic alliance aimed at boosting 155-mm ammunition production capacity within the United States. The partnership is designed...

March 11, 2026
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New Product Launches
Air Platforms

Sikorsky and Robinson Reveal Tablet-Operated Cargo Helicopter

Sikorsky Aircraft and Robinson Helicopter Company have unveiled the Robinson R66 TURBINETRUCK, an autonomous helicopter designed to reshape military and commercial cargo resupply operations. Built with a flexible modular...

March 11, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Thales Launches ‘STORM 2’ Wearable Counter-Drone System for Soldiers

Thales Group is advancing portable counter-drone technology with STORM 2, a compact system worn by soldiers to defend against hostile unmanned aerial vehicles on the battlefield. Initially developed to...

March 11, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

US Conducts Trials of High-Energy Laser for Counter-Drone Operations

A joint test conducted by the Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401) and the Federal Aviation Administration has demonstrated the use of high-energy laser technology for counter-drone missions while...

March 11, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Canada to Modernize Portugal’s P-3C Orion Maritime Patrol Fleet

Canada has finalized a government-to-government contract to upgrade five Portuguese Air Force P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft, strengthening defense cooperation between the two NATO partners. The 39-million Canadian dollar...

Indra Heads $10.5M Initiative to Strengthen Spain’s Defense Electronics Sector

Indra Group is leading efforts to create Spain’s first national gallium nitride (GaN) technology ecosystem, aimed at strengthening the country’s defense electronics and advanced communications systems. The initiative, known...

March 10, 2026
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Naval Platforms

US Navy Selects Mobix Labs to Maintain Secure Communications Systems on Warships

The United States Navy has extended and expanded its procurement of secure communications equipment from Mobix Labs for deployment across its surface fleet. The agreement underscores the Navy’s commitment...

March 10, 2026
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Mergers & JV
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