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March 9, 2026
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Saab Considers Gripen Production in Portugal

Saab has indicated its willingness to expand defense cooperation with Portugal by proposing local production of components for the Gripen fighter jet if the country decides to replace its...

March 7, 2026
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Switzerland May Cut Planned F-35 Order

Switzerland is reconsidering its fighter aircraft purchase after rising costs pushed the government to plan buying about 30 F-35A jets instead of the originally approved 36. The aircraft were...

March 6, 2026
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Europe Develops Hybrid Multi-Role Drone

The European Defence Agency has selected Survey Copter to explore development of a hybrid unmanned aircraft for multi-role missions across Europe. The concept will build on Airbus’ Capa-X drone...

March 6, 2026
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Super Tucano Boosted for Counter-Drone Ops

Embraer and Valkyrie Aero are enhancing the A-29 Super Tucano with a new counter-drone capability designed to improve its effectiveness against unmanned threats. The upgrade integrates Valkyrie’s Gunslinger system,...

March 5, 2026
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Netherlands Picks F21 Torpedo for Orka Subs

Netherlands F21 Torpedo for Orka Submarines

March 5, 2026
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USAF Plans Radio Upgrade for HH-60W

HH-60W Jolly Green II Communication Upgrade

March 5, 2026
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Indonesia to Upgrade Garibaldi Carrier

Indonesia Giuseppe Garibaldi Carrier Modernization

March 5, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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Austria Plans First Military Satellite by 2027

Austria BEACONSAT Military Satellite

March 3, 2026
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Training and Simulation
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Finland Launches XR Tactical Training Platform

Varjo introduced its Integrated XR Systems to support Finnish forces with immersive training solutions. The turnkey package includes headsets, certified workstations, and pre-installed software such as Windows 11 Pro...

March 2, 2026
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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...