March, 2026 - Weeklydefencenews

March 9, 2026
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C-130J Autonomy Program Hits Design Review

Merlin Labs has reached a major development milestone in its program to introduce autonomous flight technology to the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft used by US Special Operations Command. The...

March 9, 2026
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Ukraine Moves Bohdana Production to Poland

A new defense cooperation agreement between Poland and Ukraine will lead to the joint production of the Bohdana 155-millimeter artillery system in Poland. The partnership involves Polish manufacturer Ponar...

Lockheed LRASM Output Gets USAF Funding

Lockheed Martin has received a $53-million contract modification from the US Air Force to expand production of the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM), a key precision weapon designed for modern...

March 9, 2026
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AWACS Conducts Debut Patrol in Finland

NATO has conducted the first operational flight of an Airborne Early Warning and Control System aircraft in Finnish airspace, expanding the alliance’s surveillance and command capabilities in northern Europe....

Hanwha Expands Into Estonian Defense Sector

Hanwha Aerospace has announced plans to invest 100 million euros to expand cooperation with Estonia’s defense sector, including building new industrial infrastructure and strengthening long-term defense partnerships. A key...

UAE Receives Korean Cheongung-II Interceptors

South Korea is preparing to deliver a batch of Cheongung-II air defense interceptors to the United Arab Emirates following an urgent request from Abu Dhabi as it faces continued...

March 8, 2026
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F-16 Deployment Considered by Turkey

Turkey is evaluating the possibility of sending F-16 fighter jets to Northern Cyprus as a precautionary measure after a drone strike targeted a British military facility on the island....

March 7, 2026
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Swiss Review F-35 Fleet Size Plan

Switzerland is adjusting its fighter aircraft procurement plans after rising costs prompted the government to reconsider the size of its planned fleet of F-35A jets. Instead of purchasing 36...

$7M Contract for Kratos Detection Tech

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has been awarded a production contract valued at $7 million for a counter-drone system designed to identify and monitor airborne threats. According to the...

March 6, 2026
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New Fleet of 60 Airlifters Approved

India is moving ahead with plans to upgrade its military transport fleet after the Defence Procurement Board cleared a proposal to purchase 60 new tactical airlift aircraft for the...