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Canada Plans Replacement of C7 and C8 Rifles With Over 65,000 New Weapons

Ottawa has selected Colt Canada to supply over 65,000 assault rifles as part of its Canadian Modular Assault Rifle program, marking the replacement of the Canadian Armed Forces’ C7...

March 24, 2026
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R&D
Unmanned Systems

Alpine Eagle Expands Counter-Drone Manufacturing Amid Growing UAV Threats

Alpine Eagle, a European specialist in counter-drone technologies, is expanding production of its Sentinel system to meet growing global demand for defenses against unmanned aerial threats. The company plans...

Fincantieri Hands Over Second Brawijaya-Class Patrol Vessel to Indonesian Navy

Fincantieri has delivered the second Brawijaya-class offshore patrol vessel to the Indonesian Navy, marking another step in Jakarta’s naval modernization program. The vessel, KRI Prabu Siliwangi (321), stems from...

General Dynamics and Vard Marine Push Forward Design Work on Next-Gen US Logistics Vessel

The US Navy has selected General Dynamics NASSCO and Fincantieri-owned Vard Marine to undertake early-stage design and concept studies for its Next Generation Logistics Ship (NGLS) program. Introduced in...

March 24, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Naval Platforms

Naval Group and Metlen Strengthen Partnership in Submarine and Warship Programs

Naval Group of France and Athens-headquartered Metlen have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen collaboration on submarine and naval surface vessel programs. The agreement, concluded in Volos, is...

AV Secures $117 Million Deal to Supply P550 Long-Range Reconnaissance UAVs to US Army

AeroVironment Inc. has secured a $117 million contract to supply its P550 long-range reconnaissance uncrewed aerial vehicles to the US Army. The agreement allows funding and work locations to...

Hanwha Ocean, ONEX Explore Participation in Greek Military Programs

Hanwha Ocean has entered into a strategic partnership with ONEX Shipyards & Technologies Group to jointly pursue defense projects for the Hellenic Armed Forces. The agreement positions both companies...

March 23, 2026
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Land Platforms