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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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Weapons and Munition

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...

Rheinmetall Completes Acquisition of NVL Group, Strengthening Germany’s Naval Industry

Rheinmetall has completed its acquisition of Naval Vessels Lürssen, marking the formation of a more integrated German naval shipbuilding and maritime systems capability aimed at serving Germany and NATO...

March 4, 2026
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Northrop Grumman Wins $225M Contract for United States Navy E-130J Training System Development

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $225-million contract modification to develop advanced training systems and courseware for the U.S. Navy’s E-130J aircraft as part of the service’s Take Charge...