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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 10, 2026
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Soldier Systems

$663M Boost for Canada Aerospace Defense R&D

The Canadian government is planning a major investment exceeding 900 million Canadian dollars to expand national research in drone technology and airborne defense systems. The initiative will be overseen...

March 10, 2026
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Air Platforms

GE to Add 5,000 Jobs With $1B Expansion

GE Aerospace is committing $1 billion to expand its defense manufacturing capacity across the United States, aiming to accelerate aircraft engine production, strengthen supply chains, and meet growing military...

March 10, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Spain Boosts Defense Electronics With Indra

Spain’s Indra Group is leading a new research initiative aimed at establishing the country’s first domestic ecosystem for gallium nitride technology, a key semiconductor material used in advanced defense...

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...

February 27, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

FlyFocus Gets $5.3M for EU Drone Push

FlyFocus raised fresh capital to build a new manufacturing site and accelerate development of additional drone platforms. The firm emphasizes European supply chain independence by sourcing from NATO-aligned vendors....

February 27, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

US OKs $280M Radar Sale to Jordan

Washington cleared a possible $280 million sale of KuMRFS radars to Jordan, with RTX Missile Defense Technologies serving as prime contractor. The high-resolution radar system enables real-time airspace monitoring...

February 26, 2026
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Air Platforms

$200M Expansion for Pratt Engine Site

Pratt & Whitney is boosting its aerospace manufacturing output through a $200-million expansion of its Columbus, Georgia production site. The investment will introduce advanced forging equipment designed to accelerate...

February 24, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Funds Anduril Propulsion Expansion

Anduril Industries’ expanded funding from the US Department of Defense reflects the strategic importance of solid rocket motor manufacturing. The investment supports increased test infrastructure, production tooling, and storage...

February 24, 2026
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Land Platforms

$73.5M Contract for Tank Engine Systems

Rolls-Royce Solutions America’s agreement to supply power-pack kits for Israel’s Merkava tanks strengthens the sustainment infrastructure of Israel’s armored forces. The modular design enables rapid replacement of major propulsion...