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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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