2026 - Weeklydefencenews

March 24, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Su-30MKI to Get New DRDO Cruise Missile

DRDO has approved the LRASSCM program to enhance Indian Air Force strike capabilities. The supersonic missile, likely powered by ramjet technology, will enable long-range precision attacks on land and...

Zen Expands Defense Portfolio With AI

Zen Technologies is expanding beyond simulators into advanced defense technologies, including remote weapon stations, counter-drone systems, and AI-based training solutions. Strategic acquisitions such as Tisa Aerospace and Bhairav Robotics...

March 24, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

US, Japan Test SPY-7 for Aegis Ships

The Missile Defense Agency has successfully conducted its first live-target tracking test using the AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar, advancing integration with Japan’s Aegis-equipped vessels. Conducted with Lockheed Martin and the Japan...

March 24, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Receives First OP Black Hawk

Sikorsky and DARPA have delivered the experimental UH-60Mx optionally piloted Black Hawk to the US Army, marking a significant milestone in autonomous aviation. Developed under the ALIAS program, the...

March 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Milrem, PGZ Expand Defense Cooperation

Milrem Robotics and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa have agreed to expand collaboration on unmanned systems and defense technologies. The partnership focuses on integrating payloads into ground vehicles and advancing autonomous...

Canada to Replace C7, C8 With New Rifles

Colt Canada has secured a major contract to supply over 65,000 rifles under Canada’s Modular Assault Rifle program. The initiative will replace legacy C7 and C8 systems with modern...

March 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Alpine Eagle Boosts Counter-Drone Output

Alpine Eagle is scaling up production of its Sentinel counter-drone system in response to rising global demand. The company plans to establish a new manufacturing facility near Munich while...

Fincantieri Delivers 2nd Brawijaya Ship

Indonesian Navy has taken delivery of its second Brawijaya-class offshore patrol vessel from Fincantieri. The vessel, named KRI Prabu Siliwangi (321), is currently undergoing final outfitting in Lampung before...

GD, Vard Advance Next-Gen Logistics Ship

General Dynamics NASSCO and Vard Marine have secured contracts from the US Navy to deliver early-stage design and concept services for the Next Generation Logistics Ship (NGLS) program. Also...

March 24, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Naval Group, Metlen Expand Naval Cooperation

Naval Group and Metlen have formalized an expanded collaboration through a memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening their joint role in submarine and surface combatant programs. Signed in Volos,...