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Angola’s First Multi-Mission Corvette Launched

The UAE’s EDGE Group and French shipbuilder CMN Naval have launched the first BR71 MK II Combattante corvette for the Angolan Navy at a ceremony in Cherbourg, France. Named...

March 11, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Hanwha Expands 155mm Ammo Production in US

Hanwha Defense USA and Texas-based UNION Technologies have announced a strategic partnership aimed at expanding the production of 155-millimeter artillery munitions in the United States. The collaboration will initially...

March 11, 2026
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

Sikorsky, Robinson Reveal Tablet-Control Cargo Helo

Sikorsky and Robinson Helicopter Company are developing the R66 TURBINETRUCK, an autonomous helicopter designed to transform military cargo delivery and resupply operations. The aircraft features a modular architecture that...

March 11, 2026
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Soldier Systems
R&D

Thales Launches Soldier-Worn STORM 2 Drone Shield

Thales has introduced STORM 2, a lightweight soldier-worn counter-drone system designed to protect troops from unmanned aerial threats. Weighing less than two kilograms, the system allows soldiers to carry...

March 11, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

US Tests High-Energy Laser for Drone Defense

The Joint Interagency Task Force 401 and the US Federal Aviation Administration recently conducted tests involving a high-energy laser system designed for counter-drone operations. The experiments were carried out...

March 11, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Canada to Modernize Portugal’s P-3C Orion Fleet

Canada has signed a government-to-government agreement with Portugal to modernize five Portuguese Air Force P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft. The 39-million Canadian dollar contract will be managed by the...

Indra Leads $10.5M Defense Electronics Program

Indra Group is leading an initiative to establish Spain’s first domestic gallium nitride (GaN) technology ecosystem to strengthen the country’s defense electronics and communications capabilities. The project, known as...

March 10, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

US Navy Selects Mobix Labs for Ship Communications

The US Navy has renewed and expanded orders for secure communications equipment from Mobix Labs to support its surface fleet. The systems are designed to maintain reliable connectivity for...

March 10, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Hanwha Partners Canada on Patrol Submarine Plan

South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean has signed multiple cooperation agreements with Canadian companies and academic institutions to support the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). The project, first proposed in...

GE Aerospace Announces $1B US Expansion

GE Aerospace has announced a $1-billion investment to expand defense manufacturing capacity and increase aircraft engine production across the United States. The funding will support facilities in more than...