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March 6, 2026
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Embraer Boosts Super Tucano C-UAS Role

The A-29 Super Tucano is set to gain enhanced counter-drone capabilities through a collaboration between aircraft manufacturer Embraer and defense technology company Valkyrie Aero. The modernization effort introduces Valkyrie’s...

Berlin Eyes 500 MARS 3 Artillery Units

Germany is considering a large-scale artillery modernization plan that could see the acquisition of around 500 MARS 3 rocket launcher systems. The proposed procurement would represent a significant expansion...

$183M Patriot Systems Deal for UAE

Raytheon has secured a $183.7-million contract from the United States government to provide Patriot air defense system hardware and support services for the United Arab Emirates under the foreign...

March 6, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

New Fleet of 60 Airlifters Approved

India is moving ahead with plans to upgrade its military transport fleet after the Defence Procurement Board cleared a proposal to purchase 60 new tactical airlift aircraft for the...

$7M Contract for Kratos Detection Tech

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has been awarded a production contract valued at $7 million for a counter-drone system designed to identify and monitor airborne threats. According to the...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

March 5, 2026
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Air Platforms
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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...