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March 2, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Norway, UK Sign Naval Helicopter Pact

Norway and the United Kingdom have signed an agreement permitting British military helicopters to embark on Norwegian warships and operate from Norwegian bases. The pact enhances maritime interoperability and...

USMC Buys Scorpion Light Mobile Mortar

The US Marine Corps has selected the Scorpion Light 81mm mobile mortar system from Global Military Products to enhance distributed precision indirect fire capability. Mounted on a Polaris MRZR...

Netherlands Eyes Major Armored Vehicle Deal

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence is considering awarding Van Halteren Technologies a multi-billion-dollar contract to produce approximately 400 armored combat support vehicles for the Royal Netherlands Army. The fleet...

March 2, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Hanwha Rolls Out First Aussie AS9 Howitzer

Hanwha Defence has rolled out three additional AS9 Huntsman self-propelled howitzers at its Geelong Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence, supporting Australia’s LAND 8116 artillery modernization program. The systems will...

March 2, 2026
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R&D

Rolls-Royce Tests F130 Engine for B-52J

Rolls-Royce has completed altitude and operability testing of its F130 engine, clearing a key milestone toward powering the upgraded Boeing B-52J Stratofortress fleet. Conducted at the Arnold Engineering Development...

March 2, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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Belgium to Deploy NASAMS at Antwerp Port

Belgium will install a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System battery at the Port of Antwerp beginning in 2027 to protect critical industrial and logistics infrastructure. The medium-range system integrates...

UK Warship Downs Drones in Live Drill

The Royal Navy destroyer HMS Duncan successfully countered multiple aerial and surface drone threats during a complex blended live and synthetic exercise conducted off MOD Aberporth. Organized with Fleet...

Macron Outlines French Nuclear Shield for EU

France is preparing to unveil an updated nuclear doctrine outlining how its atomic arsenal could contribute to European security. With growing Russian aggression and concerns over US strategic commitment,...

February 28, 2026
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UK to Grant $1.3B Helo Deal to Leonardo

The UK government is set to award Leonardo a £1 billion contract to produce 23 medium-lift military helicopters, securing thousands of skilled jobs at its Yeovil manufacturing facility. The...

February 27, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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US Army Orders More Switchblade Drones

AeroVironment has received a $186-million contract to deliver Switchblade 300 and 600 loitering munitions to the US Army. This procurement falls under a long-term contract valued up to $990...