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March 5, 2026
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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
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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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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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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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Netherlands Chooses French F21 Torpedo Over Mk48 for Orka-Class Submarines

The Royal Netherlands Navy has selected the French-made F21 Mk2 torpedo to arm its upcoming Orka-class submarine fleet, dropping an earlier proposal to reuse the American Mk48 torpedo currently...

Pentagon Places Order for 121 Infantry Squad Vehicles With GM Defense

The US Department of Defense has granted GM Defense an $18.8 million contract to procure more Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) platforms for the US Army. Under the agreement, the...

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

Spanish defense technology firm Indra Sistemas has established a national consortium to build an advanced AESA-based counter-battery radar for the Spanish Army. The initiative follows a 30-million-euro ($35 million)...

Rheinmetall Acquires Controlling Stake in Croatian UGV Firm DOK-ING

German defense manufacturer Rheinmetall has reached an agreement to purchase a majority 51 percent stake in Croatian UGV developer DOK-ING as part of its strategy to expand in autonomous...

March 4, 2026
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BAE Systems Introduces “Silver Link” Network for Next-Generation Fighter Communications

BAE Systems is advancing airborne connectivity for future combat aircraft with the launch of Silver Link, a conformal antenna engineered for secure in-flight communications. The antenna is compatible with...