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Mitsubishi Demos AI Autonomy for UAVs in Japan

Shield AI and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries are advancing autonomous drone capabilities by integrating Hivemind AI software with the ARMD drone platform. In recent trials, drones demonstrated reinforcement learning, coordinated...

DroneShield Integrates Robin Radar Systems

DroneShield has partnered with Robin Radar Systems to enhance its counter-drone systems by integrating advanced 3D radar technology. The system delivers 360-degree coverage and combines data through SensorFusionAI, improving...

March 18, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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Diehl, Latvia Form JV for Air Defense Support

Diehl Defence has partnered with Latvia to establish a regional support hub for ground-based air defense systems, including the IRIS-T SLM. The agreement focuses on maintenance, repair, and technical...

March 18, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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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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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 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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Orqa, Red River Boost US Army Drone Output

Croatian defense company Orqa has entered into a strategic partnership with the Red River Army Depot in Texas to expand the production of unmanned aerial systems for the US...

March 17, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Rheinmetall, Nooteboom Partner on Military Transport

German defense company Rheinmetall and Dutch firm Nooteboom Trailers have partnered to develop advanced heavy equipment transport systems for military use. This collaboration aims to address the increasing demand...

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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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 13, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Saab Strengthens Partnership With Polish Defense

Saab has signed new cooperation agreements with Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa and WB Group to strengthen industrial collaboration with Poland’s defense sector. Under the updated agreement with PGZ, Saab and...