Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

March 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

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...

March 24, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

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

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...

March 24, 2026
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Naval Platforms

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...

March 24, 2026
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Naval Platforms

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

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,...

March 23, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

AV Wins $117M Army Drone Contract

AeroVironment has secured a $117 million contract to supply its P550 long-range reconnaissance UAVs to the US Army under its LRR program. The electric vertical takeoff and landing drone...

March 23, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Hanwha, ONEX Target Greece Defense Programs

Hanwha Ocean has entered into a strategic partnership with ONEX Shipyards & Technologies Group to support naval defense programs in Greece. The agreement positions both companies as key partners...

March 23, 2026
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Land Platforms

BAE Expands Vehicle Parts Production in Brazil

BAE Systems Hägglunds has partnered with Knightec Group Brazil to establish local production of military vehicle components in Resende. The collaboration focuses on supporting the BvS10 amphibious vehicle program,...

March 23, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Rheinmetall Upgrades Italian Anti-Tank Mines

Rheinmetall and the Italian Ministry of Defence have signed an agreement to modernize a large portion of Italy’s MATS anti-tank mine inventory. The project, led by Rheinmetall’s subsidiary RWM...