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March 15, 2026
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MQ-25A Stingray Set to Transform Carrier Aviation

The MQ-25A Stingray represents a groundbreaking development in naval aviation as the first operational unmanned aerial refueling aircraft designed to operate from aircraft carriers. Developed to support carrier-based fighter...

March 14, 2026
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Leopard Tank: Complete Guide to Germany’s MBT

The Leopard tank series stands among the most respected main battle tank families in the world. Developed in Germany during the Cold War, the Leopard was designed to meet...

March 14, 2026
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India to Keep Half of T-72 Ajeya Tanks Until 2040

The Indian Army is moving forward with an extensive modernization strategy aimed at extending the operational life of its T-72 “Ajeya” main battle tanks. These tanks have served as...

Greece Signs Four Contracts for Combat Drones

Greece is accelerating the expansion of its unmanned aerial capabilities through four new contracts focused on combat drone development. The agreements were signed by the Hellenic Centre for Defence...

March 13, 2026
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Saab Strengthens Partnership With Polish Defense

Saab has signed new cooperation agreements with Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa and WB Group to strengthen industrial collaboration with Poland’s defense sector. Under the updated agreement with PGZ, Saab and...

March 13, 2026
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US Navy Picks Anduril for XL Autonomous Sub

The United States Navy and the Defense Innovation Unit have selected Anduril Industries to develop an extra-large autonomous underwater vehicle as part of the Combat Autonomous Maritime Platform Project....

Japan Receives Second SPY-7 Radar From Lockheed

Lockheed Martin has delivered the second shipset of the AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar system intended for Japan’s Aegis System Equipped Vessels. Before the radar package is transported to Japan, it will...

Elbit to Build Helmet Command System for US Troops

The US Army has awarded Elbit America a $120.5-million contract to develop the Soldier Borne Mission Command system, a helmet-mounted technology designed to combine multiple battlefield sensors into a...

March 13, 2026
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Patria, Latvia Sign Support Deal for CAVS 6×6 Fleet

Patria and Latvia have signed a life-cycle support agreement covering the Common Armoured Vehicle System 6×6 fleet used by the Latvian Armed Forces. The agreement defines sustainment procedures, service...

March 13, 2026
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USAF Revives E-7A Wedgetail With $2.4B Boeing Deal

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing contracts worth $2.43 billion to continue development work on the E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft. A significant portion of...