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March 20, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

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 18, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Diehl signs JV agreement with Latvia to bolster ground-based air defense in the Baltics

Diehl Defence has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ripo Remonta Centrs to form a joint venture aimed at supporting ground-based air defense systems across the Baltic region. The...

March 18, 2026
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Nordic Air Defence expands Polish footprint, teaming with WB Group and Tantalit

Nordic Air Defence has expanded into Poland, partnering with WB Group and Tantalit to strengthen counter-uncrewed aerial system (C-UAS) capabilities. The company is establishing a local presence in Poland...

March 17, 2026
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R&D

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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US finances deployment of a Naval Strike Missile-based coastal defense system in Latvia

The US Navy has granted a $45.5-million contract to Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace for the delivery of a Naval Strike Missile-based coastal defense system to Latvia. Structured through 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 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 11, 2026
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Lockheed Martin Commits $150M to Boost Missile Manufacturing in Alabama

Lockheed Martin has announced plans to invest over $150 million in expanding its missile production operations in Alabama during the next five years, driven by rising demand for advanced...

March 9, 2026
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UAE to Receive Cheongung-II Interceptors as South Korea Responds to Emergency Call

South Korea has approved the dispatch of additional Cheongung-II air-defense interceptors to the United Arab Emirates after an urgent request from the Gulf nation, which has recently faced drone...

March 9, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace Targets Investment in Estonia’s Defense Industry

South Korean defense firm Hanwha Aerospace has unveiled a 100-million-euro ($115.5 million) investment plan to strengthen Estonia’s defense sector, including the construction of a maintenance and repair hub as...