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Nigeria raises $200M to strengthen domestic defense production

Nigus International Investment Limited and UAE-based Elmirate Investment have signed a memorandum of understanding worth up to $200 million to establish defense manufacturing capabilities in Nigeria. The project will...

March 19, 2026
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R&D
Air Platforms

US Navy overhauls procurement framework, establishing five portfolio offices

The US Navy has established five new portfolio acquisition executive (PAE) offices to streamline procurement processes, reduce bureaucracy, and accelerate the delivery of capabilities to operational forces. The newly...

Mitsubishi demonstrates AI-enabled UAV autonomy in Japan under Hivemind initiative

Shield AI and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries are advancing drone autonomy by enabling unmanned systems to independently sense, adapt, and execute missions while tracking targets and collaborating with each other....

DroneShield integrates Robin Radar technology to enhance counter-drone capabilities

DroneShield has partnered with Robin Radar Systems to incorporate advanced 3D radar capabilities into its counter-drone architecture, enhancing detection across its sensor network. The integration improves the system’s ability...

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

The US Navy is looking to expand its stockpile of Hammerhead underwater mines under an ongoing contract with General Dynamics Mission Systems. The company was initially awarded a $92.9-million...

Leonardo enhances ground defense capabilities through $1.8B Iveco acquisition

Leonardo has finalized its €1.6-billion ($1.8-billion) acquisition of Iveco Group’s defense division, marking a significant expansion into land warfare systems. The deal incorporates Iveco Defence Vehicles and ASTRA into...

General Dynamics awarded $15B to progress Columbia-class submarine program

The US Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $15.38-billion contract modification to advance, sustain, and accelerate the Columbia-class submarine program. Considered the Navy’s top acquisition priority, the...

March 18, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Japan accepts initial delivery of Joint Strike Missiles for its F-35A fighters

Japan has taken delivery of its first batch of Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) to arm its F-35A Lightning II fleet, significantly enhancing its long-range precision strike capability. The missiles,...

March 18, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Weapons and Munition

EndureAir and Ananth Technologies collaborate on homegrown loitering munitions for India’s military

In a major push to strengthen India’s indigenous defense ecosystem, Ananth Technologies Private Limited and EndureAir Systems Private Limited have signed a Technology Cooperation Agreement to jointly develop next-generation...

March 18, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Missile & Missile Defence

Nordic Air Defence expands Polish footprint, teaming with WB Group and Tantalit

Nordic Air Defence has expanded into Poland, partnering with WB Group and Tantalit to strengthen counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) capabilities. The company is establishing a local presence in Poland...