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March 11, 2026
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Air Platforms

Canada to Modernize Portugal’s P-3C Orion Fleet

Canada has signed a government-to-government agreement with Portugal to modernize five Portuguese Air Force P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft. The 39-million Canadian dollar contract will be managed by the...

March 10, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Indra Leads $10.5M Defense Electronics Program

Indra Group is leading an initiative to establish Spain’s first domestic gallium nitride (GaN) technology ecosystem to strengthen the country’s defense electronics and communications capabilities. The project, known as...

March 10, 2026
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Naval Platforms

US Navy Selects Mobix Labs for Ship Communications

The US Navy has renewed and expanded orders for secure communications equipment from Mobix Labs to support its surface fleet. The systems are designed to maintain reliable connectivity for...

March 10, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Hanwha Partners Canada on Patrol Submarine Plan

South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean has signed multiple cooperation agreements with Canadian companies and academic institutions to support the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). The project, first proposed in...

March 10, 2026
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Air Platforms

GE Aerospace Announces $1B US Expansion

GE Aerospace has announced a $1-billion investment to expand defense manufacturing capacity and increase aircraft engine production across the United States. The funding will support facilities in more than...

March 10, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

US Debuts Rifle-Mounted Laser Anti-Drone Weapon

Lyocon, a subsidiary of Nuburu, has completed initial trials of a portable laser weapon designed to counter drones in contested airspace. The lightweight system can be mounted on rifles,...

March 10, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

US Launches AI Platform for Drone Threat Detection

Mobix Labs recently conducted field testing of its latest drone platform powered by artificial intelligence. The system combines autonomous drones, advanced sensors, and AI-driven analytics to scan wide operational...

March 10, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Canada Commits $663M for Drone Defense Research

Canada has announced plans to invest more than 900 million Canadian dollars to expand research and development in drone and airborne defense technologies. The initiative will be led by...

March 10, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

US Firm Invests in Israeli Drone Maker Aerodrome

US defense technology company EagleNXT has announced a strategic investment in Israeli defense startup Aerodrome to strengthen its position in autonomous defense technologies and loitering munition systems. The agreement...

March 9, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

FN America Wins $9.9M Machine Gun Deal

FN America has received a $9.9-million contract to supply additional M240B medium machine guns to the US Army and Navy. The weapons will be manufactured at the company’s facility...