March, 2026 - Weeklydefencenews

$183M Patriot Systems Deal for UAE

Raytheon has secured a $183.7-million contract from the United States government to provide Patriot air defense system hardware and support services for the United Arab Emirates under the foreign...

Berlin Eyes 500 MARS 3 Artillery Units

Germany is considering a large-scale artillery modernization plan that could see the acquisition of around 500 MARS 3 rocket launcher systems. The proposed procurement would represent a significant expansion...

March 6, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Embraer Boosts Super Tucano C-UAS Role

The A-29 Super Tucano is set to gain enhanced counter-drone capabilities through a collaboration between aircraft manufacturer Embraer and defense technology company Valkyrie Aero. The modernization effort introduces Valkyrie’s...

March 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

EU Eyes Advanced Hybrid Military Drone

A new hybrid unmanned aircraft concept could soon emerge in European defense aviation as the European Defence Agency commissions Survey Copter to explore the development of a versatile drone...

March 5, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Austria Plans First Defense Satellite

Austria is planning to deploy its first domestically developed military satellite, BEACONSAT, in early 2027 as part of efforts to strengthen national defense capabilities in space. The satellite will...

March 5, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

$74M Contract for HC-130J Upgrade

The US Air Force has selected R4-Integration to deliver a $74-million communications modernization program for its fleet of HC-130J aircraft. The contract covers the installation of KuKa beyond line-of-sight...

March 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Garibaldi Carrier Upgrade Planned

Indonesia is moving forward with plans to refurbish and upgrade the aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi after receiving the vessel from Italy as part of a defense cooperation arrangement. The...

Indian Army Eyes 300 Dhanush Guns

The Indian Army is considering a major expansion of its artillery forces through the planned acquisition of 300 additional Dhanush 155 mm towed howitzers. The proposed procurement would mark...

March 5, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

New Multi-Channel Radios for HH-60W

The US Air Force is exploring a communications modernization program for its HH-60W Jolly Green II combat rescue helicopters. The initiative would replace the current Link-16 TacNet Tactical Radio...

March 5, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

French F21 Chosen Over Mk48 by Dutch

The Netherlands has selected the French F21 Mk2 heavyweight torpedo to arm its future Orka-class submarines, replacing plans to continue using the US-made Mk48 currently employed by the Walrus...