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April 3, 2026
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GCAP Grants First Joint Contract to Edgewing for Next-Generation Fighter Development

The GCAP governing body has awarded its first multinational contract to Edgewing, a joint industrial entity created by Italy, the UK, and Japan to lead the development of a...

March 31, 2026
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USS Massachusetts Commissioned as 25th Virginia-Class Submarine

The US Navy has added USS Massachusetts (SSN-798) to its fleet, marking the commissioning of the 25th Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine and reinforcing its advanced undersea combat capabilities. The...

March 27, 2026
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Rheinmetall and Indra Collaborate on Truck Programs for Spanish Army

Rheinmetall and Indra have signed a strategic pact aimed at capturing a major Spanish Army truck contract worth several billion euros, while also strengthening joint defense production efforts across...

March 25, 2026
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US Army and Navy Partner to Develop Deployable AI Translation System

US military forces are addressing a critical battlefield challenge by advancing real-time, cross-language communication capabilities in operational settings. Through a joint effort, the Army and Navy are developing a...

March 25, 2026
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LIG Nex1 and Palantir Broaden Defense Partnership in UAE

LIG Nex1 has partnered with Palantir Technologies to advance the development of integrated air defense solutions and unmanned systems tailored for the UAE, as reported by The Korean Times....

March 25, 2026
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Indra and Hanwha Team Up to Produce Self-Propelled Artillery Systems for Spain

Indra Group of Spain and Hanwha Aerospace of South Korea have formalized a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on next-generation self-propelled artillery for the Spanish military. The partnership is...

March 24, 2026
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Naval Group and Metlen Strengthen Partnership in Submarine and Warship Programs

Naval Group of France and Athens-headquartered Metlen have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen collaboration on submarine and naval surface vessel programs. The agreement, concluded in Volos, is...

March 23, 2026
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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...

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...