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March 16, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Leonardo-related developments slow Rheinmetall’s buyout of Iveco defense truck division

A delay in Leonardo’s acquisition of Iveco Group’s defense subsidiary is holding up Rheinmetall’s plan to acquire the firm’s military truck operations, according to Reuters. Leonardo recently signed a...

US backs Latvia’s coastal defense upgrade with Naval Strike Missile program

The US Navy has awarded Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace a $45.5-million contract to provide the Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System to Latvia. The agreement, issued through the Foreign...

March 15, 2026
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R&D

Tejas Mk2 Built for Long Airframe Life

India’s Tejas Mark 2 fighter aircraft represents the next major step in the evolution of the indigenous Tejas program. Designed as a medium-weight fighter, the Mk2 aims to deliver...

March 15, 2026
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Soldier Systems
New Product Launches

India Unveils T-12 CUAS Drone-Kill System

The rapid rise of drones on modern battlefields has created an urgent demand for effective counter-drone systems. In response to this challenge, SSS Defence has introduced the T-12 Counter-Unmanned...

March 15, 2026
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R&D

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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R&D

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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Mergers & JV

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....