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March 17, 2026
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Croatia’s Orqa partners with Red River Depot to expand US Army drone manufacturing

Orqa has signed a partnership agreement with Red River Army Depot to support the expansion of small UAS manufacturing for the US Army. As part of the arrangement, Red...

March 17, 2026
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Indonesia and Australia consider strengthening defense cooperation with Japan and Papua New Guinea

Indonesia and Australia are looking to strengthen defense ties by establishing new trilateral frameworks with Japan and Papua New Guinea, while also increasing intelligence-sharing cooperation. The plan was disclosed...

March 17, 2026
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Taiwan explores cost-effective air defense solutions amid China’s growing low-cost threat capabilities

Taipei is pursuing the development of more affordable air defense munitions as China expands its use of low-cost weapons in potential large-scale strike scenarios, Taiwan News reported. According to...

March 16, 2026
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Belgium strengthens counter-drone capabilities through partnerships with Anduril, COBBS, and Nokia

Belgium is advancing its domestic counter-drone capabilities through a joint consortium composed of US company Anduril and Belgian firms COBBS BELUX and Nokia Belgium. Anduril brings expertise in autonomous...

March 16, 2026
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US Navy prolongs service of USS Nimitz aircraft carrier until 2027

The US Navy has postponed the retirement of its oldest carrier, USS Nimitz (CVN-68), extending its service from May 2026 to March 2027. The 10-month delay synchronizes the ship’s...

March 16, 2026
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Spanish and Belgian companies partner to promote counter-drone systems in Belgium

EM&E Group and Indra Group have partnered with Intersoft Electronics Services to jointly market counter-drone (C-UAS) technologies in Belgium. Announced at the Brussels European Defense Exhibition & Conference, the...

March 16, 2026
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Dronetag enters EU defense accelerator program with its counter-drone solutions

Dronetag has been chosen among 20 companies to join the second cohort of the European Union Defence Innovation Scheme (EUDIS) Business Accelerator, specifically within a counter-drone technology track. The...

March 16, 2026
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France unveils a containerized launcher extending artillery strike range to 150 km

France is preparing to introduce a new long-range rocket launcher into its military inventory, extending its reach in modern combat scenarios. The FLP-T 150, developed jointly by ArianeGroup and...

March 16, 2026
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GE Aerospace and Palantir roll out AI initiatives to boost US military aircraft readiness

GE Aerospace is collaborating with Palantir to introduce agentic AI tools designed to enhance military aircraft readiness and keep engine manufacturing processes on schedule. In contrast to generative AI,...

March 16, 2026
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Pentagon advances efforts to integrate Patriot systems with Aegis-equipped warships

The US Department of Defense is working to integrate the PAC-3 MSE interceptor with the Aegis Combat System in order to reinforce missile defense coverage for US Navy surface...