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British Navy vessel counters multiple drone attacks in operational drill

The Royal Navy destroyer HMS Duncan successfully defeated multiple drone threats across air and surface domains during an advanced blended live and virtual exercise held off MOD Aberporth. Organized...

March 2, 2026
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Belgium set to station NASAMS air defence system at Antwerp port

Starting in 2027, the Port of Antwerp will deploy a dedicated NASAMS air defence system to protect much of its extensive industrial and logistics complex from airborne threats. The...

March 2, 2026
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Rolls-Royce completes major milestone testing of F130 engines for B-52J fleet

Rolls-Royce has wrapped up altitude and operability trials of the F130 engine, advancing the modernization program for the US Air Force’s B-52J Stratofortress. The new engine will succeed the...

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...