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March 19, 2026
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US Navy Creates Five New Acquisition Offices

The US Navy has introduced five Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) offices to improve procurement efficiency and reduce delays. These offices will oversee key domains such as maritime systems, undersea...

March 19, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Nigeria Secures $200M for Defense Industry

Nigus International Investment Limited and Elmirate Investment have signed a $200 million agreement to develop defense manufacturing capabilities in Nigeria. The project, operating under national regulations, will focus on...

March 19, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Element, Leonardo Team on Navy EM Testing

Element US Space & Defense and Leonardo DRS have partnered to establish an advanced electromagnetic interference (EMI) testing chamber for the US Navy. Located in Wisconsin, the facility will...

March 19, 2026
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Lockheed Expands Czech F-35 Industrial Ties

Lockheed Martin has finalized industrial cooperation agreements with Czech firms as part of Prague’s acquisition of F-35 Lightning II aircraft. The deal includes partnerships with 12 local organizations, ensuring...

March 19, 2026
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NH90 Guide: Europe’s Multirole Helicopter

The NH90 is a modern twin-engine medium-lift rotorcraft developed through a multinational European program led by NHIndustries. Designed to meet NATO requirements, it supports both land and maritime missions....

March 18, 2026
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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 18, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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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Weapons and Munition

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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Weapons and Munition

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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IAF Plans IL-76 Sustainment Till 2040s

The Indian Air Force is extending the operational life of its aging Ilyushin Il-76 fleet amid delays in acquiring new transport aircraft. With fleet strength reduced due to maintenance...