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March 10, 2026
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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 3, 2026
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Teledyne, MSubs Target UK Navy Autonomy

Teledyne Marine and MSubs formed a partnership to pursue autonomous maritime projects with the UK Royal Navy. The collaboration integrates drones, sonar systems, and subsea technologies to support programs...

February 27, 2026
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Fincantieri, Navantia Form Patrol Corvette JV

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and Spain’s Navantia have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture supporting the European Patrol Corvette program. Backed by EU defense cooperation initiatives,...

February 26, 2026
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Land Platforms
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South 8, 3ME Develop Arctic Military Battery

South 8 Technologies and 3ME Technology have partnered to develop a next-generation lithium-ion battery optimized for Arctic defense operations. By combining LiGas cell chemistry with EdgeVOLT cold-weather storage systems,...

February 25, 2026
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UAE EDGE, Safran Partner on Smart Weapons

Meanwhile, EDGE Group of the UAE has partnered with France’s Safran Electronics & Defense to jointly develop next-generation smart weapons. The collaboration combines industrial manufacturing scale with advanced navigation...

February 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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General Atomics Names YFQ-42A ‘Dark Merlin’

General Atomics named its CCA drone “Dark Merlin,” reflecting speed and agility. Designed as a loyal wingman, the aircraft will operate alongside fighter jets, providing combat support through autonomous...

February 20, 2026
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US Firm Unveils AI-Driven Air Defense System

ARCYN Defense is developing a next-generation air defense solution powered by edge AI and kinetic strike technology. The system focuses on delivering fast, accurate, and affordable interception capabilities. Using...

February 19, 2026
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Cybersecurity
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Cybersecurity Alliance Between Indra and Leonardo Eyes International Markets

Spain’s Indra Group and Italy-based Leonardo have entered into a memorandum of understanding aimed at advancing cyber defense cooperation and increasing their reach in Europe, NATO member states, and...

February 18, 2026
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MoU Signed to Boost Aviation and ISR Projects Between Saab and Ukraine

Saab and Joint Stock Company Ukrainian Defense Industry (JS UDI) have formalized plans to cooperate on aviation and airborne surveillance projects. The understanding, announced during a security forum in...

February 17, 2026
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Safran, BEL to Build HAMMER Weapons in India

Safran and Bharat Electronics Limited will establish a 50:50 joint venture to produce the HAMMER (AASM) precision-guided munition in India. The initiative supports India’s self-reliance goals and will supply...