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March 21, 2026
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Nigerian military says US troops using Reaper drones for reconnaissance in Nigeria

The US military has deployed trainers to Nigeria who are using MQ-9 Reaper drones for intelligence and surveillance missions, Nigerian authorities confirmed. Based in Bauchi state, the US personnel...

March 20, 2026
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US Army conducts 1,300-mile brigade-level aviation exercise in South Korea

During the Talon Reach exercise, US Army aviation units in South Korea showcased their ability to execute long-range missions by flying more than 1,300 miles prior to a simulated...

March 20, 2026
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US clears aircraft support package for Jordan’s F-16, C-130, and F-5 fleet

The US State Department has authorized a possible $70.5-million foreign military sale to Jordan, focused on aircraft sustainment and support services. The package includes maintenance, equipment, and logistical support...

March 20, 2026
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Northrop’s Talon IQ testbed conducts first flight with Shield AI’s Hivemind

Northrop Grumman has successfully flown its Talon IQ testbed with Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy system during a mission autonomy demonstration in Mojave, California. Following a rapid hardware-in-the-loop test cycle,...

March 20, 2026
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US Navy grants $71M contract to Gecko Robotics for AI-based fleet maintenance

Gecko Robotics has secured a five-year US Navy contract worth up to $71 million to strengthen fleet sustainment through advanced inspection technologies. The agreement will see the company deploy...

March 20, 2026
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Exploring the M1151 Humvee: the armored evolution of a combat icon

The Humvee stands as one of the most recognizable military vehicles, evolving from a basic troop and cargo carrier into a rugged, combat-ready platform. The M1151 variant represents a...

March 20, 2026
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Thales wins British Army contract for mobile air defense assessment

The United Kingdom has initiated the next stage of its Mounted Short Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) program by awarding an assessment contract to Thales UK, aiming to replace the...

March 20, 2026
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Anduril finalizes delivery of Altius loitering munitions to Taiwan

Anduril has finalized the full shipment of Altius 600M loitering munitions to Taiwan, completing a US-approved defense deal. The agreement, cleared in June 2024, covered 291 drones and associated...

March 19, 2026
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General Dynamics awarded $15B to progress Columbia-class submarine program

The US Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $15.38-billion contract modification to advance, sustain, and accelerate the Columbia-class submarine program. Considered the Navy’s top acquisition priority, the...

March 19, 2026
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Leonardo enhances ground defense capabilities through $1.8B Iveco acquisition

Leonardo has finalized its €1.6-billion ($1.8-billion) acquisition of Iveco Group’s defense division, marking a significant expansion into land warfare systems. The deal incorporates Iveco Defence Vehicles and ASTRA into...