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March 12, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

TKMS, VEM to Produce Torpedoes in India

German naval manufacturer thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has signed a partnership agreement with India’s VEM Technologies to jointly produce heavyweight torpedoes in India. The program will initially support the Indian...

March 12, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Indra, Tresca Plan Drone Factory in Spain

Spanish defense company Indra Group has partnered with engineering consultancy Tresca to develop a new drone manufacturing facility in León, Spain. The planned plant will produce unmanned aerial systems...

March 10, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Hanwha Joins Canada Submarine Program

Hanwha Ocean of South Korea has established a series of partnerships with Canadian industry and academic institutions to support development efforts linked to the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project. The...

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...

February 27, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Fincantieri, Navantia Form Corvette JV

Fincantieri and Navantia plan to form a joint venture for the European Patrol Corvette program, aiming to deliver next-generation modular warships by 2030. The collaboration will oversee detailed design...

February 26, 2026
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Land Platforms

New Arctic Battery Built by South 8, 3ME

American and Australian firms have joined forces to address the growing demand for resilient power systems in extreme cold-weather military operations. By combining South 8’s liquefied gas electrolyte battery...

February 25, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

UAE EDGE, Safran Team on Precision Arms

EDGE Group and Safran are teaming up to advance export-ready smart munitions through joint development and production initiatives. Building on Safran’s established technologies, the partnership aims to boost performance...

February 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

General Atomics Reveals Dark Merlin UAV

The Dark Merlin unmanned aircraft from General Atomics is being developed as a loyal wingman system capable of operating alongside manned fighter jets. With advanced autonomy, extended range, and...

February 20, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Edge AI Meets Kinetic Air Defense

Backed by fresh investment, ARCYN Defense is positioning itself in the evolving air defense market with an edge AI-enabled interceptor system. The company aims to provide scalable, affordable protection...

February 19, 2026
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Cybersecurity

Cyber Defense Tie-Up Targets Global Growth

Spain’s Indra Group and Italy’s Leonardo have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand cooperation in cyber defense. The agreement aims to strengthen protection for critical infrastructure and promote...