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March 5, 2026
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Indian Army Proposes Acquisition of 300 Dhanush 155mm Artillery Guns

The Indian Army is reportedly considering a plan to procure 300 Dhanush 155 mm howitzer systems to strengthen its long-range artillery capabilities and equip additional regimental units, as reported...

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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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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Pentagon Places Order for 121 Infantry Squad Vehicles With GM Defense

The US Department of Defense has granted GM Defense an $18.8 million contract to procure more Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) platforms for the US Army. Under the agreement, the...

March 5, 2026
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Indra Heads Spain’s Next-Generation Counter-Battery Radar Initiative

Spanish defense technology firm Indra Sistemas has established a national consortium to build an advanced AESA-based counter-battery radar for the Spanish Army. The initiative follows a 30-million-euro ($35 million)...

March 5, 2026
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Rheinmetall Acquires Controlling Stake in Croatian UGV Firm DOK-ING

German defense manufacturer Rheinmetall has reached an agreement to purchase a majority 51 percent stake in Croatian UGV developer DOK-ING as part of its strategy to expand in autonomous...

March 4, 2026
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New Product Launches

BAE Systems Introduces “Silver Link” Network for Next-Generation Fighter Communications

BAE Systems is advancing airborne connectivity for future combat aircraft with the launch of Silver Link, a conformal antenna engineered for secure in-flight communications. The antenna is compatible with...

March 4, 2026
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Rheinmetall Completes Acquisition of NVL Group, Strengthening Germany’s Naval Industry

Rheinmetall has completed its acquisition of Naval Vessels Lürssen, marking the formation of a more integrated German naval shipbuilding and maritime systems capability aimed at serving Germany and NATO...

March 4, 2026
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Northrop Grumman Wins $225M Contract for United States Navy E-130J Training System Development

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $225-million contract modification to develop advanced training systems and courseware for the U.S. Navy’s E-130J aircraft as part of the service’s Take Charge...

March 4, 2026
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Belgium Approves $263M Procurement of Mistral Air Defence Missiles

Belgium has signed a 226.7-million-euro ($263-million) contract to acquire Mistral very-short-range air defense missile systems as part of efforts to strengthen its protection against modern aerial threats. France’s defense...