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March 2, 2026
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Hanwha rolls out inaugural Australian-assembled AS9 Huntsman artillery systems

Hanwha Defence has delivered the first trio of AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzers built in Australia, rolling them out at its Geelong-based Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence as part of...

Dutch government explores multi-billion armoured vehicle procurement for local industry

The Dutch Ministry of Defence is considering granting a multi-billion-dollar armored vehicle contract to Van Halteren Technologies for the production of around 400 Armored Combat Support Vehicles for 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...

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...

March 2, 2026
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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...

French President Macron to Detail How Nuclear Arsenal Could Shield Europe

Emmanuel Macron will set out plans for how France could extend the protection of the European Union’s only nuclear deterrent to safeguard Europe at a time of growing geopolitical...

February 28, 2026
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Britain Prepares $1.3B Military Helicopter Contract for Leonardo

The Government of the United Kingdom is poised to grant Leonardo a £1 billion ($1.3 billion) contract for 23 medium-lift military helicopters, a source familiar with the matter told...

February 27, 2026
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Construction Kicks Off on Fourth Type 31 Frigate While Second Readies for Launch

At its Rosyth facility in Scotland, Babcock International has reached two major benchmarks in the Type 31 Inspiration-class frigate program for the Royal Navy. Steel was cut for HMS...

Poland’s FlyFocus Gains $5.3M to Boost ‘Made in Europe’ Drone Output

FlyFocus, a Poland-based developer of drones and avionics systems, has raised 4.5 million euros ($5.3 million) in its inaugural institutional investment round. Supported by Polish public and private venture...

February 27, 2026
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Rheinmetall Debuts Networked System Uniting Troops, Sensors, and Drones

Rheinmetall is showcasing a new operational concept built on interconnected networking technologies designed to link combat units, supporting forces, and distributed sensor assets for quicker, more coordinated responses in...