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March 2, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Belgium to Deploy NASAMS at Antwerp Port

Belgium will install a National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System battery at the Port of Antwerp beginning in 2027 to protect critical industrial and logistics infrastructure. The medium-range system integrates...

March 2, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Rolls-Royce Tests F130 Engine for B-52J

Rolls-Royce has completed altitude and operability testing of its F130 engine, clearing a key milestone toward powering the upgraded Boeing B-52J Stratofortress fleet. Conducted at the Arnold Engineering Development...

March 2, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Fincantieri Lays Keel for U212 NFS Sub

Fincantieri has laid the keel for the first U212 Near Future Submarine for the Italian Navy, marking progress in replacing aging Sauro-class boats. Scheduled for service entry by 2029,...

February 27, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Babcock Builds 4th Type 31 Frigate

Babcock has reached key construction milestones in the UK Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigate program, initiating steel cutting for HMS Bulldog and completing assembly of HMS Active. Using a...

February 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Naval Group Starts Trials of 4th Barracuda

Naval Group has launched initial sea trials of De Grasse, the fourth Barracuda-class nuclear-powered submarine for the French Navy. These trials aim to validate performance, safety, and operational readiness...

February 26, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

IDF Deploys AI Experts for Battlefield Intel

The Israel Defense Forces have deployed 20 newly trained artificial intelligence specialists to embed advanced data-processing capabilities across operational units. Their mission is to transform vast intelligence datasets into...

February 26, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Quantum Systems Launches ‘MANDRILL’ UGV

Quantum Systems introduced the MANDRILL unmanned ground vehicle, designed for intelligence, logistics, and battlefield support missions. Featuring advanced autonomy and modular payloads, the system enhances operational flexibility while reducing...

February 25, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

US Army Plans Black Hawk Upgrade to 2050

The US Army has issued a request for industry feedback to evaluate the feasibility of extending the service life of its UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter fleet beyond 2050 through...

February 24, 2026
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Cybersecurity
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Leonardo Apprentices Join UK Cyber Exercise

Leonardo successfully completed its first international deployment at the Defence Cyber Marvel, a multinational cybersecurity exercise. A team of apprentices and military specialists defended complex digital networks against simulated...

February 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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Russia Fits Molniya Drones With Shahed Modems

Russia has begun integrating mesh communication modems into its drones, enabling networked operations and improved data sharing. Additionally, Shahed drones are being adapted to carry FPV drones, increasing strike...