Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

March 10, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Investment Boost for Aerodrome Loitering Munitions

EagleNXT, a US defense technology firm specializing in unmanned systems and advanced sensors, has revealed a new strategic investment in Israeli defense startup Aerodrome aimed at strengthening its position...

March 9, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

$9.9M US Contract Awarded to FN America

The US Department of Defense has awarded FN America a contract worth $9.9 million to produce additional M240B medium machine guns for the US Army and Navy. The weapons...

March 9, 2026
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Air Platforms

Saab Targets Portuguese Gripen Assembly

Swedish defense company Saab is exploring ways to strengthen industrial collaboration with Portugal as the country evaluates potential replacements for its current fleet of F-16 fighter jets. The company...

March 9, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

First Type 12 Long-Range Missiles to Kyushu

Japan has initiated preparations to deploy its enhanced Type 12 long-range surface-to-ship missile system after launchers for the first batch arrived at Camp Kengun in Kumamoto Prefecture. Located on...

March 9, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

New GaN Radar Tracks Rockets, Artillery

Spain is developing a new counter-battery radar capability intended to improve the detection and tracking of hostile indirect fire on the battlefield. The planned system, called the Radar for...

March 9, 2026
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Air Platforms

C-130J Autonomy Program Hits Design Review

Merlin Labs has reached a major development milestone in its program to introduce autonomous flight technology to the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft used by US Special Operations Command. The...

March 9, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Ukraine Moves Bohdana Production to Poland

A new defense cooperation agreement between Poland and Ukraine will lead to the joint production of the Bohdana 155-millimeter artillery system in Poland. The partnership involves Polish manufacturer Ponar...

March 9, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed LRASM Output Gets USAF Funding

Lockheed Martin has received a $53-million contract modification from the US Air Force to expand production of the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM), a key precision weapon designed for modern...

March 9, 2026
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Air Platforms

AWACS Conducts Debut Patrol in Finland

NATO has conducted the first operational flight of an Airborne Early Warning and Control System aircraft in Finnish airspace, expanding the alliance’s surveillance and command capabilities in northern Europe....

March 9, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Hanwha Expands Into Estonian Defense Sector

Hanwha Aerospace has announced plans to invest 100 million euros to expand cooperation with Estonia’s defense sector, including building new industrial infrastructure and strengthening long-term defense partnerships. A key...