March, 2026 - Weeklydefencenews

GM Defense Wins 121 ISV Order

GM Defense has secured a new Pentagon contract worth $18.8 million to provide the US Army with 121 additional Infantry Squad Vehicles. The order includes the vehicles themselves as...

Spain Launches Next-Gen Radar Program

Indra Sistemas has taken the lead in a consortium tasked with delivering a new AESA-based counter-battery radar for Spain’s armed forces. Under a 30-million-euro contract awarded in late 2025,...

Rheinmetall Takes Control of DOK-ING

Rheinmetall is moving to strengthen its presence in autonomous military technologies through a new agreement to purchase a majority stake in Croatian robotics manufacturer DOK-ING. The deal grants Rheinmetall...

Kopin Secures Helicopter Display Deal

Kopin has secured a multi-year contract to deliver advanced helmet-mounted displays for an undisclosed European rotary-wing aircraft program. The technology enhances pilot effectiveness by presenting navigation, targeting, and aircraft...

March 3, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

UK Navy Autonomous Efforts Draw Industry

A new partnership between Teledyne Marine and MSubs aims to advance autonomous maritime capabilities for the Royal Navy and international customers. The initiative combines vehicle platforms, sonar technologies, communications...

March 3, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Multi-Year US Defense Deal for PBS

Czech-backed PBS Aerospace has partnered with Zone 5 Technologies under a significant subcontract supporting American military propulsion requirements. The collaboration will advance US-based manufacturing of small turbojet engines optimized...

First rMCM Mine Warfare Ship Delivered

The Netherlands has taken delivery of its first rMCM vessel, marking progress in the Belgium-Netherlands collaborative effort to modernize mine countermeasure fleets. The 82.6-meter ships combine autonomous surface, underwater,...

Army Buys AMPVs to Refill Ukraine Stocks

The US Army is preparing to expand its AMPV fleet with an additional order of 50 vehicles aimed at restoring inventory levels following equipment transfers to Ukraine. The program...

March 3, 2026
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Training and Simulation
R&D

XR Platform Debuts for Finnish Forces

Varjo is expanding immersive defense training capabilities with its Integrated XR Systems solution tailored for military users operating in remote or restricted locations. The all-in-one platform integrates hardware, software...

BAE Wins Italian Army Training Contract

The Italian Army is upgrading its simulation-based training systems under a new contract awarded to OneArc, a BAE Systems subsidiary. The effort replaces existing virtual platforms with VBS4 mission...