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March 24, 2026
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Air Platforms

US Army Receives First OP Black Hawk

Sikorsky and DARPA have delivered the experimental UH-60Mx optionally piloted Black Hawk to the US Army, marking a significant milestone in autonomous aviation. Developed under the ALIAS program, the...

March 23, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Hanwha, ONEX Target Greece Defense Programs

Hanwha Ocean has entered into a strategic partnership with ONEX Shipyards & Technologies Group to support naval defense programs in Greece. The agreement positions both companies as key partners...

March 21, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Reaper Drones Deployed for Recon Ops

The United States is supporting Nigeria’s counterinsurgency efforts by deploying MQ-9 Reaper drones for intelligence and surveillance missions. Based in Bauchi state, these systems provide critical data to Nigerian...

March 20, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Taiwan Receives Altius Loitering Drones

Anduril has successfully completed shipments of its Altius 600M loitering munition systems to Taiwan, marking a key milestone in US-Taiwan defense cooperation. The delivery, consisting of nearly 300 units,...

March 20, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

British Army Selects Thales for Air Defense

Thales UK has been selected to lead the next phase of the British Army’s MSHORAD program, focusing on developing a modern short-range air defense solution. The project aims to...

March 20, 2026
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Air Platforms

F-16, C-130 Support Package Approved

The US State Department has cleared an emergency foreign military sale worth $70.5 million to Jordan, focusing on sustaining and upgrading key aircraft platforms. The deal covers support services...

March 19, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

US Navy Eyes More Hammerhead Mines

The US Navy plans to expand its inventory of Hammerhead underwater mine systems through its existing contract with General Dynamics. Designed for anti-submarine warfare, the system can detect and...

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...