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March 9, 2026
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Spanish Industry Unveils GaN-Based Radar to Track Artillery and Rocket Fire

Spain is developing a new counter-battery radar capable of rapidly detecting incoming artillery shells, rockets, and mortar rounds while identifying their launch origin. Known as RALOFI (Radar for Locating...

March 7, 2026
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Switzerland Considers Reducing F-35 Fleet as It Reworks Defense Structure

Switzerland is reconsidering its fighter jet procurement plan and may purchase around 30 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II aircraft instead of the originally planned 36 after price increases from...

March 6, 2026
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Europe Prepares to Develop Next-Generation Hybrid Drone for Multi-Mission Operations

The European Defence Agency has commissioned Survey Copter to explore and develop a hybrid multi-mission drone that could soon operate in European airspace. Based on Airbus’ Capa-X UAS, the...

March 6, 2026
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Embraer and Valkyrie Upgrade Super Tucano to Strengthen Counter-Drone Capabilities

A new collaboration between Embraer and Valkyrie Aero is set to give the Embraer A-29 Super Tucano a technological advantage in counter-drone warfare. The upgrade centers on Valkyrie’s Gunslinger...

March 5, 2026
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Netherlands Chooses French F21 Torpedo Over Mk48 for Orka-Class Submarines

The Royal Netherlands Navy has selected the French-made F21 Mk2 torpedo to arm its upcoming Orka-class submarine fleet, dropping an earlier proposal to reuse the American Mk48 torpedo currently...

March 5, 2026
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US Air Force Plans Multi-Channel Radio Upgrade for HH-60W Rescue Helicopters

The US Air Force intends to modernize the communications system on its HH-60W Jolly Green II combat search-and-rescue helicopters by replacing the existing Link-16 TacNet Tactical Radio with a...

March 5, 2026
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Indonesia Plans Domestic Modernization of Giuseppe Garibaldi Aircraft Carrier

Indonesia plans to upgrade the incoming Giuseppe Garibaldi aircraft carrier with support from domestic shipyards and companies following its acquisition from Italy. The vessel, formerly operated by the Italian...

March 5, 2026
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Austria Plans Launch of Its First Indigenous Military Satellite in 2027

The Austrian Armed Forces is preparing to deploy its first homegrown satellite, BEACONSAT, with a planned launch in early 2027 to improve the detection of signal jamming and ensure...

March 3, 2026
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Finland Launches XR-Based Training System for Rapid, Secure Tactical Drills

Varjo is advancing immersive training capabilities for Finnish defense forces through its Integrated XR Systems, an all-in-one extended reality solution tailored for standalone and secure settings. The ready-to-deploy system...

March 2, 2026
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Belgium set to station NASAMS air defence system at Antwerp port

Starting in 2027, the Port of Antwerp will deploy a dedicated NASAMS air defence system to protect much of its extensive industrial and logistics complex from airborne threats. The...