2026 - Weeklydefencenews

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...

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
R&D

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
Procurement & Contracts

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...