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April 1, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Israeli Forces Receive Thousands of X95 Micro-TAVOR Rifles from IWI

SK Group subsidiary Israel Weapon Industries has supplied the Israel Defense Forces with thousands of X95 Micro-TAVOR assault rifles, further strengthening its frontline infantry arsenal. The rifle, operational since...

March 30, 2026
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L3Harris and RFTEQ Partner to Advance Next-Generation Electronic Warfare Capabilities in Australia

L3Harris Technologies has partnered with RFTEQ through a memorandum of understanding aimed at advancing electronic warfare (EW) capabilities for the Australian Defence Organisation (ADO), a joint initiative that integrates...

March 25, 2026
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Germany Starts Induction of Steyr GL-40 Grenade Launchers Amid Expanded Procurement

Germany has begun receiving GL-40 grenade launchers from Austria-based Steyr Arms under an expanded procurement tied to a 2024 agreement. According to Steyr, initial deliveries have departed its Kleinraming...

March 25, 2026
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Mergers & JV

LIG Nex1 and Palantir Broaden Defense Partnership in UAE

LIG Nex1 has partnered with Palantir Technologies to advance the development of integrated air defense solutions and unmanned systems tailored for the UAE, as reported by The Korean Times....

March 24, 2026
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Zen Technologies Expands Defence Portfolio Through Acquisitions, AI, and Major MoD Deal

Hyderabad-based Zen Technologies is repositioning itself as a broader defence technology player, moving beyond its traditional focus on combat simulators to deliver advanced systems for the Indian military and...

March 23, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Elbit Secures US Army Contract for Advanced HUDs on Black Hawk and Chinook Fleets

The US Army has awarded Elbit Systems America a $49.9 million contract to supply heads-up displays (HUDs) for its UH-60 Black Hawk and CH-47 Chinook fleets. The color Air...

March 19, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Nigeria raises $200M to strengthen domestic defense production

Nigus International Investment Limited and UAE-based Elmirate Investment have signed a memorandum of understanding worth up to $200 million to establish defense manufacturing capabilities in Nigeria. The project will...

March 16, 2026
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R&D

South Korea incorporates virtual reality technology into reservist training exercises

The South Korean Army is increasingly adopting virtual reality and digital tracking technologies in reservist training to boost operational preparedness and create more realistic combat scenarios, as reported by...

March 15, 2026
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SSS Defence Reveals Indigenous T-12 CUAS System Capable of Neutralizing Drones at 90 Meters

In modern warfare, conflict serves not only as a demonstration of military strength but also as a driver of innovation, knowledge development, and the rapid deployment of operational capabilities....

March 13, 2026
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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...