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March 13, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Saab Strengthens Partnership With Poland’s Defense Sector

Saab has expanded its defense cooperation in Poland by signing new agreements with Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa and WB Group. Through the updated partnership with PGZ, Saab will collaborate with...

March 13, 2026
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R&D

Anduril Chosen by US Navy and DIU for XL Autonomous Submarine Project

Anduril Industries has been selected by the US Navy and the Defense Innovation Unit to take part in their extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle program. Through the DIU’s Commercial Solutions...

March 13, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Japan Receives Second SPY-7 Radar Shipset From Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin has handed over the second shipset of the AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar destined for Japan’s Aegis System Equipped Vessels (ASEVs). The radar package will first be integrated and tested...

March 13, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Elbit Systems to Build Helmet-Mounted Mission Command System for US Soldiers

Elbit America has secured a $120.5-million contract from the US Army to create a helmet-mounted mission command system that integrates data from multiple battlefield sensors into a unified visual...

March 13, 2026
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Patria and Latvia Ink Lifecycle Support Agreement for CAVS 6×6 Vehicles

Patria and Latvia have finalized a life-cycle support agreement covering the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) 6×6 vehicles operated by the Latvian Armed Forces. The contract complements the broader...

March 13, 2026
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US Air Force Restarts E-7A Wedgetail Program With $2.4B Boeing Awards

Boeing has received $2.43 billion in contracts from the US Air Force to continue development of the E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft, indicating renewed support for...

March 13, 2026
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Pratt & Whitney Selected to Supply TJ150 Engines for Black Arrow Missiles

The RTX subsidiary Pratt & Whitney has secured a contract to deliver TJ150 turbojet engines for the Black Arrow missile being developed by Leidos Dynetics. The contract follows the...

March 13, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Leidos Secures $454M Contract to Upgrade US Air Force Cloud One Platform

Leidos has been awarded a $454.9-million contract to support the modernization of the US Air Force’s Cloud One platform, a secure environment used to host and manage military software...

March 12, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Indra Teams With Tresca to Develop Drone Manufacturing Facility in Spain

Spain-based defense company Indra Group has partnered with engineering consultancy Tresca to support the construction of a new drone production facility in León, reflecting the growing demand for unmanned...

March 12, 2026
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R&D

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....