Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

March 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

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...

March 5, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

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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Land Platforms

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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Communication and Electronics

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,...

March 5, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

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...

March 3, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Kopin Secures Helicopter Display Deal

Kopin has secured a multi-year contract to deliver advanced helmet-mounted displays for an undisclosed European rotary-wing aircraft program. The technology enhances pilot effectiveness by presenting navigation, targeting, and aircraft...

March 3, 2026
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Naval Platforms

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...

March 3, 2026
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Air Platforms

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

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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Land Platforms

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...