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March 10, 2026
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US Launches AI Platform for Drone Threat Detection

Mobix Labs recently conducted field testing of its latest drone platform powered by artificial intelligence. The system combines autonomous drones, advanced sensors, and AI-driven analytics to scan wide operational...

US Debuts Rifle-Mounted Laser Anti-Drone Weapon

Lyocon, a subsidiary of Nuburu, has completed initial trials of a portable laser weapon designed to counter drones in contested airspace. The lightweight system can be mounted on rifles,...

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...

March 10, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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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...

March 10, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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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...

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...

Hanwha Aerospace Invests in Estonia Defense

South Korean defense company Hanwha Aerospace has announced a major €100-million investment to strengthen Estonia’s defense industry. The investment plan includes building a maintenance and repair center to support...

March 9, 2026
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Air Platforms
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NATO AWACS Flies First Mission Over Finland

NATO’s Airborne Early Warning and Control System aircraft recently completed its first operational mission in Finnish airspace. The flight supported surveillance and command operations along NATO’s northern region and...

USAF Funds LRASM Production Boost

The US Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin a $53-million contract modification to increase production capacity for the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM). The updated contract brings the total program...

March 9, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Merlin Advances Autonomous C-130J Program

Merlin Labs has completed the preliminary design review (PDR) for its autonomous flight system designed for the Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules used by US Special Operations Command. The...