Procurement & Contracts - Weeklydefencenews

March 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

$74M Contract for HC-130J Upgrade

The US Air Force has selected R4-Integration to deliver a $74-million communications modernization program for its fleet of HC-130J aircraft. The contract covers the installation of KuKa beyond line-of-sight...

March 3, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Australian Navy Receives 10th Cape-Class

The Royal Australian Navy has received its tenth Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat from Austal, marking the conclusion of the fleet’s acquisition phase. Built in Western Australia, the patrol vessels...

March 3, 2026
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Training and Simulation

BAE Wins Italian Army Training Contract

The Italian Army is upgrading its simulation-based training systems under a new contract awarded to OneArc, a BAE Systems subsidiary. The effort replaces existing virtual platforms with VBS4 mission...

March 3, 2026
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Land Platforms

Army Buys AMPVs to Refill Ukraine Stocks

The US Army is preparing to expand its AMPV fleet with an additional order of 50 vehicles aimed at restoring inventory levels following equipment transfers to Ukraine. The program...

March 3, 2026
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Naval Platforms

First rMCM Mine Warfare Ship Delivered

The Netherlands has taken delivery of its first rMCM vessel, marking progress in the Belgium-Netherlands collaborative effort to modernize mine countermeasure fleets. The 82.6-meter ships combine autonomous surface, underwater,...

March 3, 2026
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Air Platforms

Multi-Year US Defense Deal for PBS

Czech-backed PBS Aerospace has partnered with Zone 5 Technologies under a significant subcontract supporting American military propulsion requirements. The collaboration will advance US-based manufacturing of small turbojet engines optimized...

March 3, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Kopin Secures Helicopter Display Deal

Kopin has secured a multi-year contract to deliver advanced helmet-mounted displays for an undisclosed European rotary-wing aircraft program. The technology enhances pilot effectiveness by presenting navigation, targeting, and aircraft...

March 3, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Denmark Eyes Long-Term Naval Tie With Navantia

Navantia is seeking to strengthen defense ties with Denmark by offering an industrial partnership focused on upcoming naval procurements. The proposal was introduced during the Copenhagen visit of Spain’s...

March 2, 2026
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Land Platforms

Dutch Consider Multi-Billion Vehicle Buy

Dutch defense planners are moving toward a major modernization decision involving the acquisition of hundreds of armored combat support vehicles. Van Halteren Technologies has reportedly emerged as a leading...

March 2, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Marines Add Shoot-and-Scoot Mortar

The US Marine Corps is enhancing expeditionary firepower through the acquisition of the Scorpion Light mobile mortar platform. Developed as a lightweight automated indirect fire system, it combines mobility...