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March 24, 2026
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Canada Plans Replacement of C7 and C8 Rifles With Over 65,000 New Weapons

Ottawa has selected Colt Canada to supply over 65,000 assault rifles as part of its Canadian Modular Assault Rifle program, marking the replacement of the Canadian Armed Forces’ C7...

March 24, 2026
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US Army Receives First Optionally Piloted Black Hawk Helicopter

An experimental UH-60Mx optionally piloted Black Hawk has been transferred to the US Army by Sikorsky and DARPA for advanced testing, representing a major step toward operational autonomy and...

March 24, 2026
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Zen Technologies Expands Defence Portfolio Through Acquisitions, AI, and Major MoD Deal

Hyderabad-based Zen Technologies is repositioning itself as a broader defence technology player, moving beyond its traditional focus on combat simulators to deliver advanced systems for the Indian military and...

March 23, 2026
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Hanwha Ocean, ONEX Explore Participation in Greek Military Programs

Hanwha Ocean has entered into a strategic partnership with ONEX Shipyards & Technologies Group to jointly pursue defense projects for the Hellenic Armed Forces. The agreement positions both companies...

March 21, 2026
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Nigerian military says US troops using Reaper drones for reconnaissance in Nigeria

The US military has deployed trainers to Nigeria who are using MQ-9 Reaper drones for intelligence and surveillance missions, Nigerian authorities confirmed. Based in Bauchi state, the US personnel...

March 20, 2026
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Thales wins British Army contract for mobile air defense assessment

The United Kingdom has initiated the next stage of its Mounted Short Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) program by awarding an assessment contract to Thales UK, aiming to replace the...

March 20, 2026
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US clears aircraft support package for Jordan’s F-16, C-130, and F-5 fleet

The US State Department has authorized a possible $70.5-million foreign military sale to Jordan, focused on aircraft sustainment and support services. The package includes maintenance, equipment, and logistical support...

March 20, 2026
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Anduril finalizes delivery of Altius loitering munitions to Taiwan

Anduril has finalized the full shipment of Altius 600M loitering munitions to Taiwan, completing a US-approved defense deal. The agreement, cleared in June 2024, covered 291 drones and associated...

March 19, 2026
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US Navy plans increased use of Hammerhead mines to counter submarine threats

The US Navy is looking to expand its stockpile of Hammerhead underwater mines under an ongoing contract with General Dynamics Mission Systems. The company was initially awarded a $92.9-million...

March 18, 2026
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Japan accepts initial delivery of Joint Strike Missiles for its F-35A fighters

Japan has taken delivery of its first batch of Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) to arm its F-35A Lightning II fleet, significantly enhancing its long-range precision strike capability. The missiles,...