2026 - Weeklydefencenews

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Mitsubishi Demos AI UAV Autonomy in Japan

Shield AI and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries are advancing drone autonomy by integrating intelligent software with rapid-prototyping drone platforms. In a recent test, drones demonstrated the ability to operate independently...

March 19, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

US Navy Creates Five New Acquisition Offices

The US Navy has introduced a new acquisition structure by creating five portfolio-based executive offices to improve efficiency and reduce delays. Each office will oversee specific areas, ensuring faster...