2026 - Weeklydefencenews

EOS Secures Anti-Drone System Contract

Australian defense company EOS has been awarded a major contract to supply its Slinger counter-UAS system to a Middle Eastern client, reflecting the increasing importance of affordable drone defense...

March 17, 2026
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Military Transport JV Formed

German defense firm Rheinmetall has partnered with Dutch trailer manufacturer Nooteboom to develop next-generation heavy transport systems for military applications. The agreement focuses on creating integrated Heavy Equipment Trailer...

March 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

US Army Drone Output Boosted by Orqa

Orqa has signed an agreement with a US Army facility to scale up production of small unmanned aerial systems, supporting growing demand for drone capabilities. The partnership will see...

March 17, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Japan, PNG Included in Defense Talks

Indonesia and Australia are deepening their strategic defense ties through new cooperative frameworks that include Japan and Papua New Guinea. The agreement emphasizes enhanced intelligence sharing and expanded joint...

March 17, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Taiwan Eyes Low-Cost Air Defense

Taiwan is advancing the development of economical air defense systems to counter the growing use of inexpensive attack weapons by potential adversaries. The program focuses on introducing lower-cost interceptors...

March 15, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Tejas Mk2 Built for Long Service Life

India’s Tejas Mark 2 fighter represents a major evolution of the Tejas aircraft family and is designed to serve as a medium-weight fighter with improved endurance and combat capability....

March 15, 2026
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Soldier Systems
New Product Launches

India Unveils T-12 CUAS Drone Kill System

The increasing use of drones in modern warfare has created an urgent need for effective counter-drone systems. In response to this challenge, SSS Defence has introduced the T-12 Counter-Unmanned...

March 15, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

MQ-25A Stingray Set to Transform Carrier Air Power

The MQ-25A Stingray represents a significant advancement in modern naval aviation as the first operational unmanned aerial refueling tanker designed for aircraft carrier operations. Unlike traditional drones built for...

March 14, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Leopard Tank: Guide to Germany’s Iconic MBT

The Leopard tank has long been considered one of the most respected main battle tanks in the world due to its balance of firepower, mobility, and protection. Developed during...

March 14, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

India to Retain Half of T-72 Ajeya Fleet Until 2040

The Indian Army has begun a major modernization and life-extension program for its T-72 Ajeya main battle tanks to ensure that a large portion of the fleet remains combat-ready...