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March 26, 2026
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US Procures Torpedo Tube Launch and Recovery System from L3Harris

The US Navy is progressing its underwater warfare capabilities with a new solution that enables submarines to launch and recover autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs while remaining submerged. Under an...

March 25, 2026
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Germany Starts Induction of Steyr GL-40 Grenade Launchers Amid Expanded Procurement

Germany has begun receiving GL-40 grenade launchers from Austria-based Steyr Arms under an expanded procurement tied to a 2024 agreement. According to Steyr, initial deliveries have departed its Kleinraming...

March 25, 2026
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Ireland-Based Aluminum Facility Linked to Russian Defense Supply Network

A major Irish alumina facility has been identified as having indirect connections to Russia’s military supply network, despite remaining compliant with current EU sanctions, according to a joint review...

March 25, 2026
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Naval Group Advocates for Additional Project 75 Submarine Order from India

India is preparing to bolster its submarine fleet under the proposed “Project 75 Additional” initiative, which calls for three additional Scorpene-class submarines aimed at accelerating delivery timelines, increasing indigenous...

March 24, 2026
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General Dynamics and Vard Marine Push Forward Design Work on Next-Gen US Logistics Vessel

The US Navy has selected General Dynamics NASSCO and Fincantieri-owned Vard Marine to undertake early-stage design and concept studies for its Next Generation Logistics Ship (NGLS) program. Introduced in...

March 24, 2026
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Fincantieri Hands Over Second Brawijaya-Class Patrol Vessel to Indonesian Navy

Fincantieri has delivered the second Brawijaya-class offshore patrol vessel to the Indonesian Navy, marking another step in Jakarta’s naval modernization program. The vessel, KRI Prabu Siliwangi (321), stems from...

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...