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March 18, 2026
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India Targets 2028 Test for New Loitering Munition

India is accelerating its indigenous defense capabilities through a collaboration between National Aerospace Laboratories and Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited. The project focuses on developing a 150-kg class loitering...

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...

March 18, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

BAE to Upgrade U-2 Spy Plane EW Systems

The US Air Force has awarded BAE Systems a contract to modernize the electronic warfare suite of the U-2 Dragon Lady. The upgrade includes enhancements to the AN/ALQ-221 system,...

March 17, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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Taiwan Seeks Low-Cost Air Defense vs China Threats

Taiwan is taking significant steps to strengthen its air defense capabilities by developing cost-effective munitions to counter the growing threat of low-cost weapons used by China. As modern warfare...

March 17, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Indonesia, Australia Eye Defense Pact Expansion

Indonesia and Australia are strengthening their defense relationship by expanding cooperation through new trilateral partnerships with Japan and Papua New Guinea. This initiative reflects a growing commitment to regional...

March 17, 2026
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Rheinmetall, Nooteboom Partner on Military Transport

German defense company Rheinmetall and Dutch firm Nooteboom Trailers have partnered to develop advanced heavy equipment transport systems for military use. This collaboration aims to address the increasing demand...

EOS Wins Deal for Cannon-Based Anti-Drone System

Electro Optic Systems has secured a $42 million contract to supply its Slinger counter-drone system to a Middle Eastern customer. The system is designed as a cost-effective alternative to...

March 17, 2026
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Pilatus Selects Thales System for PC-7 Aircraft

Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus has selected French defense company Thales to provide a new radio management system for its PC-7 military training aircraft operating in Europe. This collaboration reflects...

AeroVironment Buys ESAero in $200M Deal

AeroVironment has strengthened its position in the unmanned systems market by acquiring Empirical Systems Aerospace for approximately $200 million. This strategic move enhances the company’s capabilities in designing, prototyping,...