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British Army Plans MANET-Capable Tactical Radios for Airborne Forces

The British Army has selected Persistent Systems to equip its global response force with a next-generation tactical communications network designed to deliver voice and high-speed data connectivity without dependence...

March 12, 2026
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India Reveals Delta-Wing Strike UAV Capable of 1,000 km Range

India is moving forward with Project KAL, a long-range loitering strike drone designed to expand the country’s ability to hit strategic targets far beyond its borders. The system, developed...

Babcock Secures Deal to Service British Army Field Power Generators

Babcock International has secured a long-term contract to maintain the portable power generators used by the British Army to supply electricity during field deployments. The contract, worth up to...

UK Selects Kraken to Deliver 20 USVs for Royal Navy Hybrid Fleet Program

The UK Ministry of Defence plans to acquire a fleet of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) as part of an effort to reshape the Royal Navy into a hybrid force...

Australia Boosts Bluebottle USV Fleet With $125M Sovereign Investment

Australia has allocated 176 million Australian dollars ($125 million) to expand its fleet of Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels, strengthening autonomous maritime capabilities within the Royal Australian Navy. Under a...

March 12, 2026
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Romania Orders 860 Iveco Military Trucks to Strengthen Tactical Mobility

The Romanian Armed Forces have placed an order with Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) for 860 additional tactical military trucks, representing the third phase of a long-term fleet procurement program....

March 12, 2026
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Indra Teams With Tresca to Develop Drone Manufacturing Facility in Spain

Spain-based defense company Indra Group has partnered with engineering consultancy Tresca to support the construction of a new drone production facility in León, reflecting the growing demand for unmanned...

March 11, 2026
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