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March 11, 2026
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Sikorsky and Robinson Reveal Tablet-Operated Cargo Helicopter

Sikorsky Aircraft and Robinson Helicopter Company have unveiled the Robinson R66 TURBINETRUCK, an autonomous helicopter designed to reshape military and commercial cargo resupply operations. Built with a flexible modular...

March 11, 2026
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Hanwha and UNION Plan Expansion of US 155mm Ammunition Output

Hanwha Defense USA and UNION Technologies of Texas have entered into a strategic alliance aimed at boosting 155-mm ammunition production capacity within the United States. The partnership is designed...

Angola’s First Multi-Role Corvette Rolled Out at French Shipyard

The UAE’s EDGE Group and French shipbuilder CMN Naval have launched NRA Ekuikui II, the first BR71 MK II Combattante-class corvette built for the Angolan Navy, at the port...

March 11, 2026
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Turkey Introduces Its First Stand-Off Electronic Warfare Aircraft

Turkey has achieved a key milestone in its electronic warfare program with the maiden flight of its first stand-off jammer (SOJ) aircraft, created by converting a business jet into...

US Approves $930M HIMARS and GMLRS Arms Package for Sweden

The United States has cleared a $930-million arms sale to supply M142 HIMARS rocket launchers and related systems to Sweden, according to approval from the United States Department of...

Med-Eng Secures $86M Deals to Supply Blast-Mitigation Seats for Mowag Eagle

Cadre Holdings subsidiary Med-Eng has won $86.4 million in contracts to provide blast-mitigation seating systems for Mowag Eagle V armored vehicles manufactured by General Dynamics European Land Systems. The...

Lockheed Martin Commits $150M to Boost Missile Manufacturing in Alabama

Lockheed Martin has announced plans to invest over $150 million in expanding its missile production operations in Alabama during the next five years, driven by rising demand for advanced...

US Company Backs Israeli Loitering Munition Startup Aerodrome With New Investment

US-based defense technology firm EagleNXT has revealed a strategic investment in Israeli unmanned systems developer Aerodrome as part of its effort to broaden capabilities in autonomous warfare technologies and...

Canada Pledges $663M to Strengthen Drone and Aerospace Defense R&D

Canada is preparing to allocate more than 900 million Canadian dollars (around $663 million) to advance research in drones and airborne defense technologies, including the construction of a dedicated...

March 10, 2026
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US Navy Selects Mobix Labs to Maintain Secure Communications Systems on Warships

The United States Navy has extended and expanded its procurement of secure communications equipment from Mobix Labs for deployment across its surface fleet. The agreement underscores the Navy’s commitment...