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March 6, 2026
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Europe Prepares to Develop Next-Generation Hybrid Drone for Multi-Mission Operations

The European Defence Agency has commissioned Survey Copter to explore and develop a hybrid multi-mission drone that could soon operate in European airspace. Based on Airbus’ Capa-X UAS, the...

March 5, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Austria Plans Launch of Its First Indigenous Military Satellite in 2027

The Austrian Armed Forces is preparing to deploy its first homegrown satellite, BEACONSAT, with a planned launch in early 2027 to improve the detection of signal jamming and ensure...

March 5, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

R4-Integration Secures $74M Contract to Upgrade USAF HC-130J BLOS Capability

The US Air Force has granted a $74-million contract to R4‑Integration to integrate Ku/Ka beyond line-of-sight communication systems across 39 HC‑130J Combat King II aircraft. Through the firm-fixed-price agreement,...

March 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Indonesia Plans Domestic Modernization of Giuseppe Garibaldi Aircraft Carrier

Indonesia plans to upgrade the incoming Giuseppe Garibaldi aircraft carrier with support from domestic shipyards and companies following its acquisition from Italy. The vessel, formerly operated by the Italian...

Indian Army Proposes Acquisition of 300 Dhanush 155mm Artillery Guns

The Indian Army is reportedly considering a plan to procure 300 Dhanush 155 mm howitzer systems to strengthen its long-range artillery capabilities and equip additional regimental units, as reported...

March 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

US Air Force Plans Multi-Channel Radio Upgrade for HH-60W Rescue Helicopters

The US Air Force intends to modernize the communications system on its HH-60W Jolly Green II combat search-and-rescue helicopters by replacing the existing Link-16 TacNet Tactical Radio with a...

March 5, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Europe Prepares to Develop Next-Generation Hybrid Drone for Multi-Mission Operations

Austria Plans Launch of Its First Indigenous Military Satellite in 2027

R4-Integration Secures $74M Contract to Upgrade USAF HC-130J BLOS Capability

Indonesia Plans Domestic Modernization of Giuseppe Garibaldi Aircraft Carrier

Indian Army Proposes Acquisition of 300 Dhanush 155mm Artillery Guns

US Air Force Plans Multi-Channel Radio Upgrade for HH-60W Rescue Helicopters

Netherlands Chooses French F21 Torpedo Over Mk48 for Orka-Class Submarines

Pentagon Places Order for 121 Infantry Squad Vehicles With GM Defense

Indra Heads Spain’s Next-Generation Counter-Battery Radar Initiative

Rheinmetall Acquires Controlling Stake in Croatian UGV Firm DOK-ING