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Anduril finalizes delivery of Altius loitering munitions to Taiwan

Anduril has finalized the full shipment of Altius 600M loitering munitions to Taiwan, completing a US-approved defense deal. The agreement, cleared in June 2024, covered 291 drones and associated...

Thales wins British Army contract for mobile air defense assessment

The United Kingdom has initiated the next stage of its Mounted Short Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) program by awarding an assessment contract to Thales UK, aiming to replace the...

March 20, 2026
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R&D
Land Platforms

Exploring the M1151 Humvee: the armored evolution of a combat icon

The Humvee stands as one of the most recognizable military vehicles, evolving from a basic troop and cargo carrier into a rugged, combat-ready platform. The M1151 variant represents a...

March 20, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

US Navy grants $71M contract to Gecko Robotics for AI-based fleet maintenance

Gecko Robotics has secured a five-year US Navy contract worth up to $71 million to strengthen fleet sustainment through advanced inspection technologies. The agreement will see the company deploy...

March 20, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Northrop’s Talon IQ testbed conducts first flight with Shield AI’s Hivemind

Northrop Grumman has successfully flown its Talon IQ testbed with Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy system during a mission autonomy demonstration in Mojave, California. Following a rapid hardware-in-the-loop test cycle,...

March 20, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

US clears aircraft support package for Jordan’s F-16, C-130, and F-5 fleet

The US State Department has authorized a possible $70.5-million foreign military sale to Jordan, focused on aircraft sustainment and support services. The package includes maintenance, equipment, and logistical support...

March 20, 2026
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R&D
Air Platforms

Anduril finalizes delivery of Altius loitering munitions to Taiwan

Thales wins British Army contract for mobile air defense assessment

Exploring the M1151 Humvee: the armored evolution of a combat icon

US Navy grants $71M contract to Gecko Robotics for AI-based fleet maintenance

Northrop’s Talon IQ testbed conducts first flight with Shield AI’s Hivemind

US clears aircraft support package for Jordan’s F-16, C-130, and F-5 fleet

US Army conducts 1,300-mile brigade-level aviation exercise in South Korea

DroneShield integrates Robin Radar technology to enhance counter-drone capabilities

US Navy plans increased use of Hammerhead mines to counter submarine threats

Leonardo enhances ground defense capabilities through $1.8B Iveco acquisition