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March 27, 2026
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Germany Procures 200 Rolls-Royce Engines for Puma Vehicle Fleet

Rolls-Royce Power Systems has been awarded a contract to supply 200 mtu PowerPack propulsion units for Germany’s Puma infantry fighting vehicle fleet. The systems feature upgraded cooling technology, advanced...

Honeywell Commits $500M to Strengthen US Defense Infrastructure

In a move to reinforce its defense manufacturing footprint, Honeywell Aerospace has committed $500 million to expand its support for the US Department of Defense. The investment, aligned with...

March 27, 2026
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Elbit Unveils Airborne Laser System for Helicopters and Fighter Aircraft

In a significant step toward airborne laser warfare, Israel has tasked Elbit Systems with developing high-powered laser weapons for use on military aircraft. The effort covers two variants—XCalibur for...

US Navy Awards $127M Contract for Northrop’s Coyote Sea-Skimming Targets

Northrop Grumman has secured a $127 million contract from the US Navy to deliver the 18th production batch of GQM-163A Coyote supersonic sea-skimming targets, including 28 systems and associated...

KNDS and Elbit Systems Partner to Market EuroPULS Across Europe

KNDS and Elbit Systems Land have formalized a joint venture, EuroPULS GmbH, to jointly market the EuroPULS rocket artillery system to European armed forces, with both companies holding equal...

March 27, 2026
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Rheinmetall and Indra Collaborate on Truck Programs for Spanish Army

Rheinmetall and Indra have signed a strategic pact aimed at capturing a major Spanish Army truck contract worth several billion euros, while also strengthening joint defense production efforts across...

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 26, 2026
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