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March 3, 2026
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PBS Aerospace Secures Long-Term Engine Contract for US Military Projects

PBS Aerospace has signed a long-term subcontract worth “several tens of millions of dollars” with Zone 5 Technologies Inc., an unmanned systems developer, to advance US military propulsion programs....

Netherlands Takes Delivery of Its First rMCM Mine Warfare Vessel

The Royal Netherlands Navy has officially taken delivery of its first mine countermeasure ship under the joint Belgian-Dutch Replacement Mine Countermeasures (rMCM) program. The multinational effort includes 12 vessels...

US Army Plans Procurement of 50 More AMPVs to Restore Stocks Sent to Ukraine

The US Army is preparing to invest $250 million to procure 50 additional Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles (AMPVs) to replenish equipment stocks drawn down for Ukraine. Inside Defense reported that,...

March 3, 2026
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Training and Simulation

Finland Launches XR-Based Training System for Rapid, Secure Tactical Drills

Varjo is advancing immersive training capabilities for Finnish defense forces through its Integrated XR Systems, an all-in-one extended reality solution tailored for standalone and secure settings. The ready-to-deploy system...

BAE Unit Secures Deal to Modernize Italian Army Virtual Training Systems

BAE Systems announced that its subsidiary OneArc has been awarded a five-year contract to upgrade the Italian Army’s virtual training systems. Under the deal, the army will migrate from...

Austal Delivers Tenth Upgraded Cape-Class Patrol Vessel to Australian Navy

Austal has completed the delivery of the 10th Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat to the Royal Australian Navy, with the transfer taking place at its Henderson shipyard in Western Australia....

Navantia Seeks Strategic Naval Collaboration With Denmark

Navantia is seeking to cement a long-term industrial partnership with Denmark as the country prepares for its next phase of naval acquisitions. The Spanish shipbuilder unveiled its cooperation proposal...

March 2, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Fincantieri begins construction of Italy’s first U212 NFS submarine with keel-laying ceremony

At its Muggiano facility in La Spezia, Fincantieri has laid the keel of the first U212 Near Future Submarine (NFS) destined for the Italian Navy. The ceremony represents a...

March 2, 2026
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Norway, UK formalize helicopter partnership to strengthen joint naval presence in Arctic region

The governments of Norway and the UK have concluded a cooperation pact enabling Royal Navy helicopters to embark aboard Norwegian naval vessels and operate from Norwegian military facilities. The...

US Marine Corps purchases Scorpion light mortar to enhance mobile strike capability

Global Military Products has secured a contract from the US Marine Corps to provide the Scorpion Light 81mm mobile mortar system, enhancing expeditionary firepower for distributed maritime and littoral...