March, 2026 - Weeklydefencenews

Australian Navy Receives 10th Cape-Class

The Royal Australian Navy has received its tenth Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat from Austal, marking the conclusion of the fleet’s acquisition phase. Built in Western Australia, the patrol vessels...

Denmark Eyes Long-Term Naval Tie With Navantia

Navantia is seeking to strengthen defense ties with Denmark by offering an industrial partnership focused on upcoming naval procurements. The proposal was introduced during the Copenhagen visit of Spain’s...

March 2, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Italy Begins Construction of U212 Sub

Construction of Italy’s next-generation U212 NFS submarine fleet has progressed with the keel-laying of the first vessel at Fincantieri’s La Spezia facility. Designed to modernize the Italian Navy’s underwater...

March 2, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Helicopter Deal Boosts High North Ops

The UK and Norway have deepened naval cooperation through a new agreement enabling Royal Navy helicopters to deploy aboard Norwegian warships. The initiative enhances combined maritime operations and strengthens...

Marines Add Shoot-and-Scoot Mortar

The US Marine Corps is enhancing expeditionary firepower through the acquisition of the Scorpion Light mobile mortar platform. Developed as a lightweight automated indirect fire system, it combines mobility...

Dutch Consider Multi-Billion Vehicle Buy

Dutch defense planners are moving toward a major modernization decision involving the acquisition of hundreds of armored combat support vehicles. Van Halteren Technologies has reportedly emerged as a leading...

March 2, 2026
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Land Platforms
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First Australia-Built AS9 Huntsman Debuts

Australia has taken another step toward sovereign artillery capability with the rollout of locally manufactured AS9 Huntsman howitzers produced by Hanwha Defence in Victoria. Part of the LAND 8116...

March 2, 2026
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Air Platforms
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F130 Engine Tests Advance B-52J Program

The modernization of the US Air Force’s B-52 bomber fleet reached a new milestone after Rolls-Royce completed operational testing of its F130 propulsion system. Trials verified durability, stability, and...

March 2, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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NASAMS Air Defense Set for Antwerp

Belgium is strengthening homeland air defense by introducing NASAMS missile systems to defend the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, one of Europe’s most strategically important economic hubs. Scheduled for installation in...

Royal Navy Downs Drones in Live Exercise

HMS Duncan has demonstrated advanced counter-drone warfare capabilities after successfully completing a demanding multi-domain exercise involving live and simulated threats. Conducted near Aberporth, the event challenged the Type 45...