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March 20, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Brigade-Scale Aviation Test in Korea

During the Talon Reach exercise, US Army forces in South Korea demonstrated their ability to conduct extended-range aviation operations, flying more than 2,000 kilometers before carrying out a simulated...

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,...

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...

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...

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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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Hivemind Integrated Into Talon IQ Test

Northrop Grumman and Shield AI have demonstrated the successful integration of Hivemind autonomy software with the Talon IQ test platform, marking a milestone in autonomous aviation. The system directed...

March 20, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

F-16, C-130 Support Package Approved

The US State Department has cleared an emergency foreign military sale worth $70.5 million to Jordan, focusing on sustaining and upgrading key aircraft platforms. The deal covers support services...

March 19, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

NH90 Guide: Europe’s Modern Utility Helicopter

The NH90 helicopter was developed to meet the growing need for a flexible military aircraft capable of operating in both land and maritime environments. Built through a European collaboration,...

March 19, 2026
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Lockheed Expands Czech F-35 Industrial Ties

Lockheed Martin has strengthened its collaboration with the Czech Republic by establishing multiple industrial agreements to support the acquisition of F-35 fighter jets. This initiative not only enhances the...

Element, Leonardo Partner on Navy EM Testing

Element US Space & Defense has partnered with Leonardo DRS to support the US Navy’s electromagnetic testing needs. A specialized EMI chamber is being developed to simulate real-world conditions,...