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March 26, 2026
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Training and Simulation

US Set to Initiate Drone Training During African Lion 2026 Exercise

During the African Lion 2026 exercise, the US Army will introduce unmanned aerial system (UAS) training to bolster regional defense capabilities and accelerate the integration of next-generation technologies into...

March 25, 2026
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New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

Svaayatt Systems Introduces Armed SGV-500 UGV Ahead of Live Demonstration

India’s rapidly evolving defence startup landscape has received another boost as Svaayatt Systems Pvt Ltd, headquartered in Vadodara, unveils its indigenously developed SGV-500 Scorpion unmanned ground vehicle. The company...

Naval Group Advocates for Additional Project 75 Submarine Order from India

India is preparing to bolster its submarine fleet under the proposed “Project 75 Additional” initiative, which calls for three additional Scorpene-class submarines aimed at accelerating delivery timelines, increasing indigenous...

March 25, 2026
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R&D
Weapons and Munition

L3Harris Expands Production of VAMPIRE Anti-Drone Systems

L3Harris has ramped up large-scale production of its VAMPIRE counter-UxS system at its Huntsville, Alabama, manufacturing site. The VAMPIRE system (Vehicle Agnostic Modular Palletized ISR Rocket Equipment) is designed...

March 25, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Land Platforms

Indra and Hanwha Team Up to Produce Self-Propelled Artillery Systems for Spain

Indra Group of Spain and Hanwha Aerospace of South Korea have formalized a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on next-generation self-propelled artillery for the Spanish military. The partnership is...

March 25, 2026
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New Product Launches
Air Platforms

South Korea Unveils Its First KF-21 Boramae Fighter Aircraft

Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has unveiled the first serial production model of the Republic of Korea Air Force’s KF-21 Boramae, signaling a key advancement in South Korea’s indigenous fighter...

March 25, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Soldier Systems

LIG Nex1 and Palantir Broaden Defense Partnership in UAE

LIG Nex1 has partnered with Palantir Technologies to advance the development of integrated air defense solutions and unmanned systems tailored for the UAE, as reported by The Korean Times....

CACI Wins $85 Million Deal to Support US Navy Fleet Engineering

CACI International has secured an $85 million deal to provide ongoing engineering and technical services for the US Navy’s fleet, covering ships, submarines, and other naval systems. The contract,...

March 25, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Ireland-Based Aluminum Facility Linked to Russian Defense Supply Network

A major Irish alumina facility has been identified as having indirect connections to Russia’s military supply network, despite remaining compliant with current EU sanctions, according to a joint review...

Germany Starts Induction of Steyr GL-40 Grenade Launchers Amid Expanded Procurement

Germany has begun receiving GL-40 grenade launchers from Austria-based Steyr Arms under an expanded procurement tied to a 2024 agreement. According to Steyr, initial deliveries have departed its Kleinraming...