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March 11, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

US Trials High-Energy Laser vs Drones

The US Department of Defense and the Federal Aviation Administration recently conducted a joint high-energy laser test aimed at improving counter-drone capabilities. The trial took place at the White...

March 11, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Thales Launches Soldier-Worn ‘STORM 2’

Thales has introduced STORM 2, a lightweight wearable counter-drone system designed to protect soldiers from hostile unmanned aerial vehicles. The device weighs less than two kilograms, allowing troops to...

March 11, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Hanwha Expands 155mm Ammo Production in US

Hanwha Defense USA and Texas-based UNION Technologies have formed a strategic partnership to expand manufacturing capacity for 155-millimeter artillery ammunition in the United States. The collaboration aims to strengthen...

March 10, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

New AI Platform Targets Smarter Drone Detection

Technology company Mobix Labs has recently tested its newest AI-enabled drone platform in field trials designed to demonstrate improvements in threat detection and battlefield awareness. The system combines autonomous...

March 10, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Mobix Labs Wins Navy Comms Support Deal

Mobix Labs will continue supplying secure communications hardware to the US Navy under renewed production orders aimed at strengthening network reliability across the service’s surface fleet. The agreement expands...

March 9, 2026
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Air Platforms

AWACS Conducts Debut Patrol in Finland

NATO has conducted the first operational flight of an Airborne Early Warning and Control System aircraft in Finnish airspace, expanding the alliance’s surveillance and command capabilities in northern Europe....

March 9, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Ukraine Moves Bohdana Production to Poland

A new defense cooperation agreement between Poland and Ukraine will lead to the joint production of the Bohdana 155-millimeter artillery system in Poland. The partnership involves Polish manufacturer Ponar...

March 9, 2026
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Air Platforms

C-130J Autonomy Program Hits Design Review

Merlin Labs has reached a major development milestone in its program to introduce autonomous flight technology to the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft used by US Special Operations Command. The...

March 9, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

New GaN Radar Tracks Rockets, Artillery

Spain is developing a new counter-battery radar capability intended to improve the detection and tracking of hostile indirect fire on the battlefield. The planned system, called the Radar for...

March 9, 2026
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Air Platforms

Saab Targets Portuguese Gripen Assembly

Swedish defense company Saab is exploring ways to strengthen industrial collaboration with Portugal as the country evaluates potential replacements for its current fleet of F-16 fighter jets. The company...