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March 12, 2026
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Romania Orders 860 Iveco Military Trucks to Strengthen Tactical Mobility

The Romanian Armed Forces have placed an order with Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) for 860 additional tactical military trucks, representing the third phase of a long-term fleet procurement program....

March 11, 2026
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US Conducts Trials of High-Energy Laser for Counter-Drone Operations

A joint test conducted by the Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401) and the Federal Aviation Administration has demonstrated the use of high-energy laser technology for counter-drone missions while...

March 11, 2026
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Thales Launches ‘STORM 2’ Wearable Counter-Drone System for Soldiers

Thales Group is advancing portable counter-drone technology with STORM 2, a compact system worn by soldiers to defend against hostile unmanned aerial vehicles on the battlefield. Initially developed to...

March 11, 2026
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Hanwha and UNION Plan Expansion of US 155mm Ammunition Output

Hanwha Defense USA and UNION Technologies of Texas have entered into a strategic alliance aimed at boosting 155-mm ammunition production capacity within the United States. The partnership is designed...

March 10, 2026
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US Unveils AI-Powered Drone Intelligence Platform for Enhanced Threat Detection

Mobix Labs has carried out field testing of its newest AI-enabled drone platform, highlighting enhanced performance in detecting threats and improving situational awareness across challenging environments. The system integrates...

March 10, 2026
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US Navy Selects Mobix Labs to Maintain Secure Communications Systems on Warships

The United States Navy has extended and expanded its procurement of secure communications equipment from Mobix Labs for deployment across its surface fleet. The agreement underscores the Navy’s commitment...

March 9, 2026
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Saab Considers Establishing Gripen Manufacturing in Portugal With Domestic Partner

Saab is looking to expand its industrial partnership with Portugal by considering local production of components for its Gripen fighter aircraft if Lisbon decides to replace its aging F-16...

March 9, 2026
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NATO Deploys AWACS for Inaugural Surveillance Flight in Finland’s Airspace

A NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft has completed its first operational mission within Finnish airspace, marking an important step in the alliance’s air surveillance activities...

March 9, 2026
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Ukraine Expands Bohdana Howitzer Manufacturing Operations into Poland

Polish defense company Ponar Wadowice and Ukraine’s Kramatorsk Machine-Building Plant (NKMZ) have established a joint venture to manufacture the Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer and its towed version in Poland....

March 9, 2026
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C-130J Autonomous Flight Program Reaches Preliminary Design Review Stage With Merlin

Merlin Labs has completed the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for its autonomy system designed for the Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft operated by the US Special Operations...