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March 18, 2026
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BAE set to enhance EW capabilities of USAF’s U-2 Dragon Lady reconnaissance aircraft

The US Air Force, through Robins Air Force Base, has awarded BAE Systems a contract to upgrade the electronic warfare suite of the U-2 “Dragon Lady” aircraft. Under the...

March 18, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Nordic Air Defence expands Polish footprint, teaming with WB Group and Tantalit

Nordic Air Defence has expanded into Poland, partnering with WB Group and Tantalit to strengthen counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) capabilities. The company is establishing a local presence in Poland...

March 18, 2026
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Mergers & JV

EndureAir and Ananth Technologies collaborate on homegrown loitering munitions for India’s military

In a major push to strengthen India’s indigenous defense ecosystem, Ananth Technologies Private Limited and EndureAir Systems Private Limited have signed a Technology Cooperation Agreement to jointly develop next-generation...

March 18, 2026
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India’s advanced loitering munition by NAL and Solar Defence set for 2028 testing goal

India’s efforts to develop advanced autonomous strike capabilities are accelerating as National Aerospace Laboratories and Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited collaborate on a 150-kg class loitering munition UAV designed...

March 18, 2026
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IAF prepares long-term maintenance program to keep IL-76 aircraft operational through the 2040s

Indian Air Force is entering a critical transition phase in its strategic airlift capability, increasingly relying on its aging fleet of Ilyushin Il-76 to bridge a capability gap until...

March 18, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Diehl signs JV agreement with Latvia to bolster ground-based air defense in the Baltics

Diehl Defence has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ripo Remonta Centrs to form a joint venture aimed at supporting ground-based air defense systems across the Baltic region. The...

March 18, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

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,...

March 18, 2026
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Boeing plans mission system software upgrades for South Korea’s Poseidon fleet

The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing a $38.7 million contract to upgrade mission software for the South Korea’s P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft fleet. The contract includes...

March 18, 2026
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Bell finalizes first phase of SPINE enhancements for US Marines’ H-1 fleet

Bell Textron has completed the initial rollout of the Structural and Power Improvements for NextGen Effects (SPINE) upgrades on the United States Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom...

March 17, 2026
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US Army collaborates with Pennsylvania companies to develop next-generation small arms barrels

The US Army is advancing small arms technology through a partnership with Pennsylvania-based industry to develop a more durable, wear-resistant barrel for high-pressure weapon systems. The effort, led by...