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March 12, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

UK Orders 20 Kraken USVs for Royal Navy

The United Kingdom is expanding its naval use of autonomous platforms under Project Beehive. As part of the initiative, Kraken Technology Group has secured a £12.3-million contract to deliver...

March 11, 2026
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Air Platforms

Canada to Upgrade Portugal’s P-3C Orion Fleet

Canada has signed a government-to-government agreement to modernize five maritime patrol aircraft operated by the Portuguese Air Force. The contract, valued at 39 million Canadian dollars, will be managed...

March 9, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

UAE Receives Korean Cheongung-II Interceptors

South Korea is preparing to deliver a batch of Cheongung-II air defense interceptors to the United Arab Emirates following an urgent request from Abu Dhabi as it faces continued...

March 9, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed LRASM Output Gets USAF Funding

Lockheed Martin has received a $53-million contract modification from the US Air Force to expand production of the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM), a key precision weapon designed for modern...

March 9, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

First Type 12 Long-Range Missiles to Kyushu

Japan has initiated preparations to deploy its enhanced Type 12 long-range surface-to-ship missile system after launchers for the first batch arrived at Camp Kengun in Kumamoto Prefecture. Located on...

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...