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March 18, 2026
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Air Platforms

JSM Missiles Delivered for Japan F-35A

Japan has officially received the first shipment of Joint Strike Missiles to equip its F-35A Lightning II aircraft, marking a major step forward in strengthening its precision strike capabilities....

March 17, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

EOS Secures Anti-Drone System Contract

Australian defense company EOS has been awarded a major contract to supply its Slinger counter-UAS system to a Middle Eastern client, reflecting the increasing importance of affordable drone defense...

March 17, 2026
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Air Platforms

Thales RMS Chosen for PC-7 Aircraft

Pilatus has partnered with French defense company Thales to equip its PC-7 training aircraft with a new radio management system tailored for modern military requirements. The system enables seamless...

March 17, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

100,000 M-Code GPS Units Delivered

L3Harris has achieved a key milestone by supplying 100,000 advanced M-Code GPS receivers designed to enhance secure positioning and navigation for military operations. These systems offer protection against jamming...

March 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Pratt & Whitney to Supply TJ150 Missile Engines

Pratt & Whitney, a business unit of RTX Corporation, has secured a contract to supply TJ150 turbojet engines for the Black Arrow air-to-ground missile developed by Leidos Dynetics. The...

March 13, 2026
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Air Platforms

USAF Restarts E-7A Wedgetail With $2.4B Boeing Deal

The United States Air Force has awarded Boeing contracts worth 2.43 billion dollars to continue development of the E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft. A major portion...

March 13, 2026
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Land Platforms

Patria, Latvia Sign Support Deal for CAVS Fleet

Patria and Latvia have signed a life cycle support agreement for the Common Armoured Vehicle System fleet used by the Latvian Armed Forces. The arrangement expands upon a broader...

March 13, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Elbit Developing Soldier Helmet Command System

The United States Army has awarded a contract worth 120.5 million dollars to Elbit Systems of America to develop a helmet-mounted mission command system designed to enhance soldiers’ battlefield...

March 13, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Japan Receives Second SPY-7 Radar Shipset

Lockheed Martin has delivered the second shipset of the AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar system for Japan’s Aegis System Equipped Vessels. Before shipment, the radar package will undergo full system integration and...

March 13, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Greece Signs Four Deals for Combat Drone Program

Greece has signed four new contracts to expand its unmanned aerial capabilities, focusing on combat drone development. The agreements include the creation of kamikaze drones and domestic Category I...