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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,...

L3Harris Delivers 100K M-Code GPS Receivers

L3Harris Technologies has achieved a major milestone by delivering 100,000 M-Code GPS receivers to US and allied forces. These advanced receivers provide secure and jam-resistant positioning, navigation, and timing...

March 17, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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US Army Develops Advanced Small Arms Barrels

The US Army is advancing its weapons technology through a partnership with industry leaders to develop a next-generation small arms barrel. This initiative focuses on improving durability and resistance...

March 16, 2026
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Leonardo-related developments slow Rheinmetall’s buyout of Iveco defense truck division

A delay in Leonardo’s acquisition of Iveco Group’s defense subsidiary is holding up Rheinmetall’s plan to acquire the firm’s military truck operations, according to Reuters. Leonardo recently signed a...

March 16, 2026
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British military procures 37 RCH 155 self-propelled howitzers

The British Army has ordered 37 Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm (RCH 155) systems to restore its artillery capabilities after transferring its AS-90 fleet to Ukraine. The Organisation for Joint Armament...

AI collaboration by GE Aerospace and Palantir aims to boost US military aircraft readiness

GE Aerospace and Palantir have joined forces to implement advanced agentic AI systems designed to boost military aircraft availability and support continuous engine production. Unlike generative AI, agentic AI...

March 16, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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New French modular launcher enhances artillery strike distance up to 150 km

France is preparing to add a new long-range rocket launcher to its arsenal, boosting its strike capabilities on the modern battlefield. The FLP-T 150 system, developed jointly by ArianeGroup...

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....

March 16, 2026
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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...