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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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R&D
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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R&D
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
Naval Platforms

Hanwha Partners With Canadian Industry and Academia on Future Patrol Submarine Project

Hanwha Ocean has signed five industrial teaming agreements along with three memoranda of understanding with Canadian companies and universities to support development of the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP)....

GE Aerospace Announces $1B US Manufacturing Expansion With 5,000 New Jobs

GE Aerospace has announced a $1-billion investment to expand its US manufacturing footprint, strengthen defense engine production, and improve delivery timelines across its facilities and supplier network. The funding...

US Debuts Rifle-Mounted Laser System Designed to Neutralize Drones

Lyocon, a subsidiary of Nuburu, has completed preliminary testing of a new portable non-kinetic laser weapon aimed at countering drones in contested operational environments. Engineered for quick deployment, the...

March 10, 2026
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R&D
Unmanned Systems

US Unveils AI-Powered Drone Intelligence Platform for Enhanced Threat Detection

Mobix Labs has carried out field testing of its newest AI-enabled drone platform, highlighting enhanced performance in detecting threats and improving situational awareness across challenging environments. The system integrates...