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March 16, 2026
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Collaboration with Anduril, COBBS, and Nokia boosts Belgium’s anti-drone defense systems

Belgium is developing a national counter-drone capability through a consortium that brings together US firm Anduril and local companies COBBS BELUX and Nokia Belgium. Anduril provides software-defined defense and...

March 16, 2026
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Naval Platforms

USS Nimitz receives service life extension from US Navy through 2027

The US Navy has extended the operational life of its oldest aircraft carrier, USS Nimitz (CVN-68), delaying its decommissioning from May 2026 to March 2027. This 10-month extension aligns...

Firms from Spain and Belgium strike agreement to market anti-drone technology in Belgian market

Spanish companies EM&E Group and Indra Group, along with Belgium-based Intersoft Electronics Services, have entered into a partnership to promote counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) solutions in the Belgium defense...

March 16, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Weapons and Munition

Counter-drone specialist Dronetag joins EU-backed defense innovation accelerator

Dronetag has been selected as one of 20 participants in the second cohort of the European Union Defence Innovation Scheme (EUDIS) Business Accelerator, under a track dedicated to counter-drone...

March 16, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

New French modular launcher system enhances artillery reach up to 150 km

A new long-range rocket launcher is set to join the arsenal of France, significantly enhancing its strike capabilities on the modern battlefield. Developed through a collaboration between ArianeGroup and...

AI-driven collaboration by GE Aerospace and Palantir aims to improve aircraft availability for US forces

GE Aerospace and Palantir have partnered to deploy advanced agentic AI solutions aimed at increasing the availability of military aircraft and maintaining steady engine production. Unlike generative AI, agentic...

March 16, 2026
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Naval Platforms

US Department of Defense promotes linking Patriot missiles with Aegis naval platforms

The US Department of Defense is advancing plans to integrate the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptor with the Aegis Combat System, aiming to enhance the...

March 16, 2026
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Soldier Systems

VR-based training is introduced into South Korean Army reservist drills

The South Korean Army is expanding the use of virtual reality and digital monitoring systems in reservist training to enhance realism and improve combat readiness, according to The Korea...

March 16, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

UK military procures 37 RCH 155 self-propelled howitzers

The British Army has placed an order for 37 Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm (RCH 155) systems to rebuild its artillery strength following the transfer of its AS-90 fleet to Ukraine....

March 16, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Leonardo-related developments slow Rheinmetall’s buyout of Iveco’s defense truck unit

A delay in Leonardo’s acquisition of Iveco Group’s defense arm is slowing Rheinmetall’s plan to purchase the firm’s military truck business, according to Reuters. The development comes after Leonardo...