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Mitsubishi Demos AI Autonomy for UAVs in Japan

Shield AI and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries are advancing autonomous drone capabilities by integrating Hivemind AI software with the ARMD drone platform. In recent trials, drones demonstrated reinforcement learning, coordinated...

DroneShield Integrates Robin Radar Systems

DroneShield has partnered with Robin Radar Systems to enhance its counter-drone systems by integrating advanced 3D radar technology. The system delivers 360-degree coverage and combines data through SensorFusionAI, improving...

US Navy Considers More Hammerhead Mines

The US Navy is expanding its inventory of Hammerhead encapsulated effector systems under contracts with General Dynamics Mission Systems. Designed for anti-submarine warfare, the system autonomously detects and engages...

Leonardo Buys Iveco Unit in $1.8B Deal

Leonardo has completed a €1.6 billion acquisition of Iveco Defence Vehicles, expanding its footprint in land defense systems. The integration combines vehicle manufacturing with advanced electronics, enabling end-to-end military...

General Dynamics Wins $15B Submarine Deal

The US Navy has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a $15.38 billion contract modification to support the Columbia-class submarine program. These nuclear-powered submarines will replace the aging Ohio-class fleet...

March 18, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Bell Completes SPINE Upgrades for USMC H-1 Helos

Bell Textron has successfully completed the first phase of its SPINE (Structural and Power Improvements for NextGen Effects) upgrade program for the AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters. This...

March 18, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Boeing to Upgrade South Korea’s Poseidon Software

The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing a $38.7 million contract to upgrade mission systems for South Korea’s P-8A Poseidon fleet. The upgrade introduces TOMS 105K software, enhancing...

March 18, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

Diehl, Latvia Form JV for Air Defense Support

Diehl Defence has partnered with Latvia to establish a regional support hub for ground-based air defense systems, including the IRIS-T SLM. The agreement focuses on maintenance, repair, and technical...

March 18, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Ananth, EndureAir Develop Indigenous Loitering UAV

Ananth Technologies Private Limited and EndureAir Systems Private Limited have signed a Technology Cooperation Agreement to jointly develop next-generation loitering munitions under the IDDM category. The collaboration combines aerospace...

March 18, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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Nordic Air Defence Expands to Poland

Nordic Air Defence has expanded into Poland through partnerships with WB Group and Tantalit to strengthen counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) capabilities. The collaboration includes integration and potential local production...