Procurement & Contracts - Weeklydefencenews

March 9, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

$9.9M US Contract Awarded to FN America

The US Department of Defense has awarded FN America a contract worth $9.9 million to produce additional M240B medium machine guns for the US Army and Navy. The weapons...

March 8, 2026
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Air Platforms

F-16 Deployment Considered by Turkey

Turkey is evaluating the possibility of sending F-16 fighter jets to Northern Cyprus as a precautionary measure after a drone strike targeted a British military facility on the island....

March 6, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Berlin Eyes 500 MARS 3 Artillery Units

Germany is considering a large-scale artillery modernization plan that could see the acquisition of around 500 MARS 3 rocket launcher systems. The proposed procurement would represent a significant expansion...

March 6, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

$183M Patriot Systems Deal for UAE

Raytheon has secured a $183.7-million contract from the United States government to provide Patriot air defense system hardware and support services for the United Arab Emirates under the foreign...

March 6, 2026
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Air Platforms

New Fleet of 60 Airlifters Approved

India is moving ahead with plans to upgrade its military transport fleet after the Defence Procurement Board cleared a proposal to purchase 60 new tactical airlift aircraft for the...

March 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

$7M Contract for Kratos Detection Tech

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has been awarded a production contract valued at $7 million for a counter-drone system designed to identify and monitor airborne threats. According to the...

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 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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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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Weapons and Munition

Indian Army Eyes 300 Dhanush Guns

The Indian Army is considering a major expansion of its artillery forces through the planned acquisition of 300 additional Dhanush 155 mm towed howitzers. The proposed procurement would mark...