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BAE Unit to Upgrade Italian Army Simulators

BAE Systems’ subsidiary OneArc secured a five-year contract to modernize the Italian Army’s virtual training systems. The upgrade replaces VBS3 with VBS4 and introduces Mantle terrain-generation software. The new...

March 3, 2026
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Training and Simulation
R&D

Finland Launches XR Tactical Training Platform

Varjo introduced its Integrated XR Systems to support Finnish forces with immersive training solutions. The turnkey package includes headsets, certified workstations, and pre-installed software such as Windows 11 Pro...

US Army Orders 50 More AMPVs

The US Army plans to invest $250 million to acquire 50 additional AMPVs to replace M113 vehicles sent to Ukraine. Built by BAE Systems, the AMPV enhances survivability with...

Netherlands Receives First rMCM Vessel

The Royal Netherlands Navy received its first Vlissingen-class mine countermeasure vessel under the Belgian-Dutch rMCM program. The 12-ship initiative replaces aging minehunters with drone-equipped platforms capable of deploying uncrewed...

March 3, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

PBS Aerospace Wins US Propulsion Deal

PBS Aerospace signed a multi-year subcontract with Zone 5 Technologies to support US defense propulsion production. The agreement covers turbojet engines such as the TJ40 and TJ80, designed for...

March 3, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Teledyne, MSubs Target UK Navy Autonomy

Teledyne Marine and MSubs formed a partnership to pursue autonomous maritime projects with the UK Royal Navy. The collaboration integrates drones, sonar systems, and subsea technologies to support programs...

Kopin Secures $3.6M HMD Order for Europe

Kopin secured a $3.6 million contract to supply helmet-mounted display systems for a European military helicopter platform. Deliveries begin in 2026, enhancing pilot situational awareness by projecting flight and...

March 2, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

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...

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...

March 2, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

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...