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General Dynamics Wins $15B Submarine Deal

The US Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $15.38 billion contract modification to support the Columbia-class submarine program. These nuclear-powered submarines will replace the aging Ohio-class fleet...

Leonardo Buys Iveco Unit in $1.8B Deal

Leonardo has completed a €1.6 billion acquisition of Iveco Defence Vehicles, expanding its footprint in land defense systems. The integration combines vehicle manufacturing with advanced electronics, enabling end-to-end military...

US Navy Considers More Hammerhead Mines

The US Navy is expanding its inventory of Hammerhead encapsulated effector systems under contracts with General Dynamics Mission Systems. Designed for anti-submarine warfare, the system autonomously detects and engages...

DroneShield Integrates Robin Radar Systems

DroneShield has partnered with Robin Radar Systems to enhance its counter-drone systems by integrating advanced 3D radar technology. The system delivers 360-degree coverage and combines data through SensorFusionAI, improving...

Mitsubishi Demos AI Autonomy for UAVs in Japan

Shield AI and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries are advancing autonomous drone capabilities by integrating Hivemind AI software with the ARMD drone platform. In recent trials, drones demonstrated reinforcement learning, coordinated...

March 19, 2026
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US Navy Creates Five New Acquisition Offices

The US Navy has introduced five Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) offices to improve procurement efficiency and reduce delays. These offices will oversee key domains such as maritime systems, undersea...

Nigeria Secures $200M for Defense Industry

Nigus International Investment Limited and Elmirate Investment have signed a $200 million agreement to develop defense manufacturing capabilities in Nigeria. The project, operating under national regulations, will focus on...

Element, Leonardo Team on Navy EM Testing

Element US Space & Defense and Leonardo DRS have partnered to establish an advanced electromagnetic interference (EMI) testing chamber for the US Navy. Located in Wisconsin, the facility will...

March 19, 2026
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Lockheed Expands Czech F-35 Industrial Ties

Lockheed Martin has finalized industrial cooperation agreements with Czech firms as part of Prague’s acquisition of F-35 Lightning II aircraft. The deal includes partnerships with 12 local organizations, ensuring...

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NH90 Guide: Europe’s Multirole Helicopter

The NH90 is a modern twin-engine medium-lift rotorcraft developed through a multinational European program led by NHIndustries. Designed to meet NATO requirements, it supports both land and maritime missions....