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March 12, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

British Army Plans MANET-Capable Tactical Radios for Airborne Forces

The British Army has selected Persistent Systems to equip its global response force with a next-generation tactical communications network designed to deliver voice and high-speed data connectivity without dependence...

March 11, 2026
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Thales Launches ‘STORM 2’ Wearable Counter-Drone System for Soldiers

Thales Group is advancing portable counter-drone technology with STORM 2, a compact system worn by soldiers to defend against hostile unmanned aerial vehicles on the battlefield. Initially developed to...

March 10, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Canada Pledges $663M to Strengthen Drone and Aerospace Defense R&D

Canada is preparing to allocate more than 900 million Canadian dollars (around $663 million) to advance research in drones and airborne defense technologies, including the construction of a dedicated...

March 3, 2026
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Kopin Secures $3.6 Million Helmet Display Contract for European Rotorcraft

Kopin Corporation has secured a $3.6 million contract to supply helmet-mounted display (HMD) systems for installation on a European military helicopter platform that has not been publicly identified. The...

February 27, 2026
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New Product Launches

Rheinmetall Debuts Networked System Uniting Troops, Sensors, and Drones

Rheinmetall is showcasing a new operational concept built on interconnected networking technologies designed to link combat units, supporting forces, and distributed sensor assets for quicker, more coordinated responses in...

February 26, 2026
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Battelle Secures $93 Million Deal to Strengthen US Biodefense Capabilities

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency has selected Battelle for its STEP 2.0 contract, tasking the organization with advancing a major biological threat reduction initiative. Valued at $52.9 million for...

February 26, 2026
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Germany Procures Raytheon ELCAN Specter DR Optical Sights

Berlin has awarded RTX subsidiary Raytheon ELCAN a contract to provide its Specter DR 1–4x weapon sight in a bespoke version adapted to German operational standards, supporting the country’s...

February 24, 2026
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New Product Launches

Rheinmetall Introduces Lightweight Helmet and Modular Armor Suite

Rheinmetall has expanded its soldier protection lineup with the launch of a lightweight combat helmet and a scalable body armor platform aimed at modern military requirements. Designed to reduce...

February 20, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Italy Weighs 60% Armed Forces Expansion in $7B Defense Proposal

Rome is evaluating a long-term plan to expand its military forces by more than 60 percent, a move projected to cost around 6 billion euros ($7 billion) over the...

February 20, 2026
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UK Positions Wales as Hub for Advanced Uncrewed Military Tech

Britain has approved a £50-million ($67 million) Defence Growth Deal for Wales, designed to elevate the region’s contribution to the research, testing, and production of autonomous and uncrewed defense...