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March 24, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

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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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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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...

March 12, 2026
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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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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...