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Indian Army Eyes 300 Dhanush Guns

The Indian Army is considering a major expansion of its artillery forces through the planned acquisition of 300 additional Dhanush 155 mm towed howitzers. The proposed procurement would mark...

March 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Garibaldi Carrier Upgrade Planned

Indonesia is moving forward with plans to refurbish and upgrade the aircraft carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi after receiving the vessel from Italy as part of a defense cooperation arrangement. The...

March 5, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

$74M Contract for HC-130J Upgrade

The US Air Force has selected R4-Integration to deliver a $74-million communications modernization program for its fleet of HC-130J aircraft. The contract covers the installation of KuKa beyond line-of-sight...

March 5, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Austria Plans First Defense Satellite

Austria is planning to deploy its first domestically developed military satellite, BEACONSAT, in early 2027 as part of efforts to strengthen national defense capabilities in space. The satellite will...

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 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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...