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March 24, 2026
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Naval Platforms

GD, Vard Advance Next-Gen Logistics Ship

General Dynamics NASSCO and Vard Marine have secured contracts from the US Navy to deliver early-stage design and concept services for the Next Generation Logistics Ship (NGLS) program. Also...

March 24, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Fincantieri Delivers 2nd Brawijaya Ship

Indonesian Navy has taken delivery of its second Brawijaya-class offshore patrol vessel from Fincantieri. The vessel, named KRI Prabu Siliwangi (321), is currently undergoing final outfitting in Lampung before...

March 24, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Canada to Replace C7, C8 With New Rifles

Colt Canada has secured a major contract to supply over 65,000 rifles under Canada’s Modular Assault Rifle program. The initiative will replace legacy C7 and C8 systems with modern...

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...