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March 19, 2026
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Lockheed Martin secures industry tie-ups for Czech Republic’s F-35 initiative

Lockheed Martin has concluded a series of industrial cooperation agreements tied to the Czech Republic’s acquisition of F-35 Lightning II aircraft. The milestone includes 11 framework agreements that enable...

March 19, 2026
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Element partners with Leonardo for advanced electromagnetic testing solutions for US Navy

Element US Space & Defense has teamed up with Leonardo DRS to support electromagnetic testing for the US Navy. The collaboration focuses on meeting evaluation requirements for systems under...

March 19, 2026
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Mitsubishi demonstrates AI-enabled UAV autonomy in Japan under Hivemind initiative

Shield AI and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries are advancing drone autonomy by enabling unmanned systems to independently sense, adapt, and execute missions while tracking targets and collaborating with each other....

March 19, 2026
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DroneShield integrates Robin Radar technology to enhance counter-drone capabilities

DroneShield has partnered with Robin Radar Systems to incorporate advanced 3D radar capabilities into its counter-drone architecture, enhancing detection across its sensor network. The integration improves the system’s ability...

March 18, 2026
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Diehl signs JV agreement with Latvia to bolster ground-based air defense in the Baltics

Diehl Defence has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ripo Remonta Centrs to form a joint venture aimed at supporting ground-based air defense systems across the Baltic region. The...

March 18, 2026
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EndureAir and Ananth Technologies collaborate on homegrown loitering munitions for India’s military

In a major push to strengthen India’s indigenous defense ecosystem, Ananth Technologies Private Limited and EndureAir Systems Private Limited have signed a Technology Cooperation Agreement to jointly develop next-generation...

March 18, 2026
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Nordic Air Defence expands Polish footprint, teaming with WB Group and Tantalit

Nordic Air Defence has expanded into Poland, partnering with WB Group and Tantalit to strengthen counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) capabilities. The company is establishing a local presence in Poland...

March 17, 2026
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Croatia’s Orqa partners with Red River Depot to expand US Army drone manufacturing

Orqa has signed a partnership agreement with Red River Army Depot to support the expansion of small UAS manufacturing for the US Army. As part of the arrangement, Red...

March 17, 2026
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Rheinmetall and Nooteboom collaborate on heavy transport systems for military use

Rheinmetall has partnered with Nooteboom Trailers BV to co-develop and market military Heavy Equipment Trailer (HET) systems, targeting the rising need for heavy transport solutions in Europe. The agreement...

March 16, 2026
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GE Aerospace and Palantir roll out AI initiatives to boost US military aircraft readiness

GE Aerospace is collaborating with Palantir to introduce agentic AI tools designed to enhance military aircraft readiness and keep engine manufacturing processes on schedule. In contrast to generative AI,...