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March 20, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

F-16, C-130 Support Package Approved

The US State Department has cleared an emergency foreign military sale worth $70.5 million to Jordan, focusing on sustaining and upgrading key aircraft platforms. The deal covers support services...

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March 20, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Hivemind Integrated Into Talon IQ Test

Northrop Grumman and Shield AI have demonstrated the successful integration of Hivemind autonomy software with the Talon IQ test platform, marking a milestone in autonomous aviation. The system directed...

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March 20, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

$71M Deal for AI Fleet Maintenance

Gecko Robotics has secured a major contract with the US Navy to deploy advanced robotic and AI-driven solutions for ship maintenance and inspection. The initiative aims to improve fleet...

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March 20, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

M1151 Humvee: Armored Battlefield Icon

The M1151 variant of the Humvee reflects the platform’s transformation from a light utility vehicle into a combat-ready armored system. Developed to withstand threats encountered in modern conflicts, it...

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British Army Selects Thales for Air Defense

Thales UK has been selected to lead the next phase of the British Army’s MSHORAD program, focusing on developing a modern short-range air defense solution. The project aims to...

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Taiwan Receives Altius Loitering Drones

Anduril has successfully completed shipments of its Altius 600M loitering munition systems to Taiwan, marking a key milestone in US-Taiwan defense cooperation. The delivery, consisting of nearly 300 units,...

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General Dynamics Wins $15B Submarine Contract

The US Navy has awarded a significant contract modification to General Dynamics Electric Boat to support the Columbia-class submarine program. These next-generation submarines are designed to replace older fleets...

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Leonardo Strengthens Land Defense via Iveco Buy

Leonardo has completed a major acquisition of Iveco Group’s defense division, expanding its presence in land-based military systems. By integrating vehicle manufacturing with advanced electronics and defense technologies, the...

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US Navy Eyes More Hammerhead Mines

The US Navy plans to expand its inventory of Hammerhead underwater mine systems through its existing contract with General Dynamics. Designed for anti-submarine warfare, the system can detect and...

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DroneShield Integrates Robin Radar Systems

DroneShield has partnered with Robin Radar Systems to strengthen its counter-drone solutions by incorporating 3D radar technology. This integration enhances the ability to detect and track low-flying drones across...

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