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March 12, 2026
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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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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...

March 11, 2026
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Canada to Modernize Portugal’s P-3C Orion Maritime Patrol Fleet

Canada has finalized a government-to-government contract to upgrade five Portuguese Air Force P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft, strengthening defense cooperation between the two NATO partners. The 39-million Canadian dollar...

March 9, 2026
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UAE to Receive Cheongung-II Interceptors as South Korea Responds to Emergency Call

South Korea has approved the dispatch of additional Cheongung-II air-defense interceptors to the United Arab Emirates after an urgent request from the Gulf nation, which has recently faced drone...

March 9, 2026
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USAF Invests in Expanding Manufacturing of Lockheed’s LRASM Strike Missile

The U.S. Air Force has issued a $53-million contract modification to Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control to accelerate production of the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM). The update increases...

March 9, 2026
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First Batch of Japan’s Type 12 Extended-Range Missiles Planned for Kyushu Deployment

Launchers for the first batch of Japan’s Type 12 surface-to-ship long-range missiles have arrived at a military base in the country’s southwest, marking the beginning of preparations for their...

March 9, 2026
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U.S. Awards $9.9M Machine Gun Deal to FN America

FN America has been awarded a $9.9-million contract to supply additional M240B medium machine guns to the US Army and US Navy, continuing the production of a weapon system...

March 8, 2026
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Turkey Could Station F-16 Jets in North Cyprus as Mideast Conflict Escalates

Turkey is exploring the deployment of General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets to Northern Cyprus as part of heightened security precautions, a source from the Turkish Ministry of...

March 6, 2026
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Germany Moves Ahead with Plan to Acquire 500 MARS 3 Rocket Artillery Units

Germany is moving toward a large-scale acquisition of approximately 500 MARS 3 rocket artillery launchers, a program that could dramatically expand the nation’s modern artillery capabilities. Reporting by Hartpunkt...

March 6, 2026
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US Grants Raytheon $183.7M Contract for Patriot Systems Delivery to UAE

Raytheon has secured a $183.7 million contract from the United States to deliver new hardware and support services for the MIM-104 Patriot air defense system destined for the United...