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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 3, 2026
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BAE Unit Secures Deal to Modernize Italian Army Virtual Training Systems

BAE Systems announced that its subsidiary OneArc has been awarded a five-year contract to upgrade the Italian Army’s virtual training systems. Under the deal, the army will migrate from...

March 3, 2026
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Austal Delivers Tenth Upgraded Cape-Class Patrol Vessel to Australian Navy

Austal has completed the delivery of the 10th Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat to the Royal Australian Navy, with the transfer taking place at its Henderson shipyard in Western Australia....

March 3, 2026
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Navantia Seeks Strategic Naval Collaboration With Denmark

Navantia is seeking to cement a long-term industrial partnership with Denmark as the country prepares for its next phase of naval acquisitions. The Spanish shipbuilder unveiled its cooperation proposal...

March 2, 2026
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Fincantieri begins construction of Italy’s first U212 NFS submarine with keel-laying ceremony

At its Muggiano facility in La Spezia, Fincantieri has laid the keel of the first U212 Near Future Submarine (NFS) destined for the Italian Navy. The ceremony represents a...

March 2, 2026
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Norway, UK formalize helicopter partnership to strengthen joint naval presence in Arctic region

The governments of Norway and the UK have concluded a cooperation pact enabling Royal Navy helicopters to embark aboard Norwegian naval vessels and operate from Norwegian military facilities. The...

March 2, 2026
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US Marine Corps purchases Scorpion light mortar to enhance mobile strike capability

Global Military Products has secured a contract from the US Marine Corps to provide the Scorpion Light 81mm mobile mortar system, enhancing expeditionary firepower for distributed maritime and littoral...

March 2, 2026
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Dutch government explores multi-billion armoured vehicle procurement for local industry

The Dutch Ministry of Defence is considering granting a multi-billion-dollar armored vehicle contract to Van Halteren Technologies for the production of around 400 Armored Combat Support Vehicles for the...

March 2, 2026
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Hanwha rolls out inaugural Australian-assembled AS9 Huntsman artillery systems

Hanwha Defence has delivered the first trio of AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzers built in Australia, rolling them out at its Geelong-based Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence as part of...

March 2, 2026
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Rolls-Royce completes major milestone testing of F130 engines for B-52J fleet

Rolls-Royce has wrapped up altitude and operability trials of the F130 engine, advancing the modernization program for the US Air Force’s B-52J Stratofortress. The new engine will succeed the...