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Consortium Headed by Rheinmetall Begins Upgrade Program for Italy’s Anti-Tank Mine Systems

Rheinmetall and the Italian government have signed a memorandum of understanding to upgrade “hundreds of thousands” of MATS anti-tank mines held by the Italian Army. The program, led by...

March 23, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Land Platforms

BAE Strengthens International Presence Through Defense Vehicle Component Production in Brazil

BAE Systems Hägglunds has teamed up with Knightec Group Brazil to launch production of military vehicle components in Resende, Rio de Janeiro. The partnership begins with a pilot program...

Hanwha Ocean, ONEX Explore Participation in Greek Military Programs

Hanwha Ocean has entered into a strategic partnership with ONEX Shipyards & Technologies Group to jointly pursue defense projects for the Hellenic Armed Forces. The agreement positions both companies...

AV Secures $117 Million Deal to Supply P550 Long-Range Reconnaissance UAVs to US Army

AeroVironment Inc. has secured a $117 million contract to supply its P550 long-range reconnaissance uncrewed aerial vehicles to the US Army. The agreement allows funding and work locations to...

March 22, 2026
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R&D
Air Platforms

E-2D Hawkeye: the US Navy’s airborne surveillance powerhouse

As carrier-based fighters launch into the horizon, a silent coordinator is already at work above them—the E-2D Hawkeye. Positioned high over the fleet, it detects, tracks, and manages threats,...

Nigerian military says US troops using Reaper drones for reconnaissance in Nigeria

The US military has deployed trainers to Nigeria who are using MQ-9 Reaper drones for intelligence and surveillance missions, Nigerian authorities confirmed. Based in Bauchi state, the US personnel...

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
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...