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March 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Alpine Eagle Boosts Counter-Drone Production

Alpine Eagle is scaling up production of its Sentinel counter-drone system to meet increasing global demand. By integrating its technology with an existing drone platform, the company aims to...

Fincantieri Delivers 2nd Brawijaya Patrol Ship

Indonesia has received its second Brawijaya-class offshore patrol vessel from Fincantieri, marking a significant advancement in its naval capabilities. The ship features advanced propulsion systems, modern weaponry, and extended...

GD, Vard Advance Next-Gen US Logistics Ship Design

General Dynamics NASSCO and Vard Marine have been selected to provide early design concepts for the US Navy’s Next Generation Logistics Ship program. The initiative focuses on developing medium-sized...

March 24, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Naval Group, Metlen Expand Submarine Cooperation

Naval Group and Greece-based Metlen have expanded their collaboration through a new agreement focused on submarine and surface combatant programs. The partnership strengthens Metlen’s role within the defense supply...

AV Wins $117M Deal for P550 Recon Drones

AeroVironment has secured a contract to supply its P550 unmanned aerial vehicles to the US Army. Designed for long-range reconnaissance, the drone features modular architecture, artificial intelligence capabilities, and...

Hanwha Ocean, ONEX Target Greece Defense Deals

Hanwha Ocean has entered into a strategic agreement with Greece’s ONEX Shipyards to collaborate on naval defense programs. The partnership aims to strengthen shipbuilding, maintenance, and modernization capabilities while...

March 23, 2026
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

BAE Expands Vehicle Parts Production in Brazil

BAE Systems Hägglunds has teamed up with Knightec Group Brazil to establish local production of military vehicle components. The partnership focuses on supporting the BvS10 all-terrain vehicle by manufacturing...

Rheinmetall Upgrades Italian Army Anti-Tank Mines

Rheinmetall has partnered with Italian defense authorities to upgrade a large stockpile of MATS anti-tank mines. The modernization effort focuses on converting them to the MK2 standard, improving both...

US Army Picks Elbit HUDs for Black Hawk, Chinook

The US Army has awarded Elbit Systems America a contract to supply advanced heads-up display systems for its helicopter fleets. These HUDs project essential flight and mission data directly...

March 22, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

E-2D Hawkeye: US Navy’s Eye in the Sky

The E-2D Hawkeye serves as a critical airborne command and control platform, extending the operational reach of naval forces. Equipped with advanced radar and communication systems, it enables real-time...