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March 16, 2026
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Counter-drone company Dronetag joins EU-backed defense innovation program

Dronetag has been named one of 20 participants in the second cohort of the European Union Defence Innovation Scheme (EUDIS) Business Accelerator, joining a track focused on counter-drone technologies....

Consortium of Spanish and Belgian companies to market C-UAS solutions in Belgium

EM&E Group and Indra Group, together with Belgium-based Intersoft Electronics Services, have formed a partnership to promote counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) solutions in the Belgium defense market. The collaboration...

March 16, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

USS Nimitz aircraft carrier receives extension of operational life by US Navy until 2027

The US Navy has extended the service life of its oldest aircraft carrier, USS Nimitz (CVN-68), postponing its decommissioning from May 2026 to March 2027. The 10-month delay coincides...

March 16, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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Consortium of Anduril, COBBS, and Nokia enhances Belgium’s C-UAS defense capabilities

Belgium is building a domestic counter-drone capability through a consortium that includes US-based Anduril and local companies COBBS BELUX and Nokia Belgium. Anduril brings expertise in software-defined defense and...

March 15, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

MQ-25A Stingray Set to Transform Carrier Aviation

The MQ-25A Stingray represents a groundbreaking development in naval aviation as the first operational unmanned aerial refueling aircraft designed to operate from aircraft carriers. Developed to support carrier-based fighter...

March 15, 2026
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Soldier Systems
New Product Launches

India Unveils T-12 CUAS Drone-Kill System

The rapid rise of drones on modern battlefields has created an urgent demand for effective counter-drone systems. In response to this challenge, SSS Defence has introduced the T-12 Counter-Unmanned...

March 15, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Tejas Mk2 Built for Long Airframe Life

India’s Tejas Mark 2 fighter aircraft represents the next major step in the evolution of the indigenous Tejas program. Designed as a medium-weight fighter, the Mk2 aims to deliver...

March 14, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

India to Keep Half of T-72 Ajeya Tanks Until 2040

The Indian Army is moving forward with an extensive modernization strategy aimed at extending the operational life of its T-72 “Ajeya” main battle tanks. These tanks have served as...

March 14, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Leopard Tank: Complete Guide to Germany’s MBT

The Leopard tank series stands among the most respected main battle tank families in the world. Developed in Germany during the Cold War, the Leopard was designed to meet...

March 13, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Patria, Latvia Sign Support Deal for CAVS 6×6 Fleet

Patria and Latvia have signed a life-cycle support agreement covering the Common Armoured Vehicle System 6×6 fleet used by the Latvian Armed Forces. The agreement defines sustainment procedures, service...