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March 31, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Woolpert Wins $49.9M US Coastal Mapping Deal

The US Army has awarded a $49.9 million contract to Woolpert for continued support of the I-ATLAS program. This initiative uses airborne lidar technology to map coastlines and shallow...

March 31, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Aptiv, Winchester Launch Modular Drone Connector

Aptiv PLC and Winchester Interconnect have introduced “Modulus,” a modular connector system tailored for satellites and unmanned platforms. It enables efficient transmission of power, data, and signals using a...

March 31, 2026
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Air Platforms

AIM-260 JATM: Next-Gen US Air Combat Missile

The US Air Force and US Navy are advancing air combat capabilities with the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM), developed by Lockheed Martin. This next-generation beyond-visual-range missile is...

March 26, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Hoverlt Launches AI Loitering Munition DIVYASTRA

HoverIt is developing the DIVYASTRA MKI, an autonomous loitering munition system capable of surveillance and precision strikes. With a 500 km range and up to five hours of endurance,...

March 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms

India-Japan UNICORN Radar Deal Nears Completion

India and Japan are advancing collaboration on the UNICORN radar mast system, a next-generation naval technology integrating sensors into a single stealth structure. This system enhances warship survivability and...

March 26, 2026
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Land Platforms

Ashok Leyland Reveals New Mine-Protected Vehicle

Ashok Leyland has introduced a new 4×4 Mine Protected Vehicle (MPV) designed for high-risk operations. Built for counter-insurgency roles, it offers strong ballistic and blast protection, capable of withstanding...

March 26, 2026
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Air Platforms

Brazil Unveils First Locally Built Gripen E

Brazil has unveiled its first domestically assembled Gripen E fighter jet at Embraer’s facility, marking a milestone in its aerospace capabilities. Built in collaboration with Saab, the aircraft is...

March 26, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Approves $340M Hypersonic Support for Japan

The US State Department has approved a $340 million support package for Japan’s Hypersonic Velocity Gliding Projectile (HVGP) initiative. This agreement includes testing assistance, coordination activities, logistics, and technical...

March 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms

US Buys Torpedo Launch System From L3Harris

The US Navy is advancing undersea warfare with a system that allows submarines to deploy and recover autonomous vehicles without surfacing. Developed by L3Harris Technologies, the TTLR system supports...

March 26, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Germany Funds 15,000 Interceptor Drones for Ukraine

Germany has commissioned Quantum Systems to supply 15,000 Strila interceptor drones to Ukraine’s National Guard. These high-speed drones are designed to counter aerial threats like loitering munitions. With rapid...