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Spain Backs $10.5M Defense Electronics Program Led by Indra

Indra Group is developing Spain’s first domestic gallium nitride (GaN) technology ecosystem to strengthen the country’s defense electronics and secure communications capabilities. The company is leading GIGaNTE, a nine-million-euro...

March 10, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Mobix Labs Awarded US Navy Contract to Support Shipboard Secure Communications

The United States Navy has renewed and expanded its procurement of secure communications hardware from Mobix Labs to support its surface fleet. The agreement strengthens ongoing efforts to maintain...

March 10, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Naval Platforms

Hanwha Collaborates With Canadian Companies and Universities for Advanced Submarine Initiative

South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean has entered into five industry teaming agreements and three memoranda of understanding with Canadian companies and academic institutions to support the Canadian Patrol Submarine...

$1B Investment by GE Aerospace to Grow US Production and Add 5,000 Workers

GE Aerospace has unveiled a $1-billion investment plan aimed at expanding defense manufacturing, increasing engine production, and accelerating delivery timelines across its operations in the United States. The investment,...

New US Laser Device Mounted on Rifles Targets Hostile UAVs

A new milestone in counter-drone defense has emerged as Nuburu’s subsidiary Lyocon completes early trials of a next-generation portable non-kinetic laser system designed to counter drones operating in contested...

March 10, 2026
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R&D
Unmanned Systems

American AI Drone Analytics System Aims to Improve Battlefield Threat Awareness

Mobix Labs recently conducted field trials of its latest AI-powered drone platform, showcasing improved capabilities in real-time threat detection and situational awareness in complex operational environments. The platform combines...

Ottawa Allocates $663M to Advance UAV and Aerospace Defense Innovation

Canada is planning to invest more than 900 million Canadian dollars (about $663 million) to strengthen research into drones and airborne defense systems, including the establishment of a new...

American Firm Funds Israeli Loitering Munition Maker Aerodrome

US defense technology company EagleNXT has announced a strategic investment in Israeli defense startup Aerodrome to strengthen its footprint in autonomous defense systems and loitering munition technologies. As part...

FN America Secures $9.9 Million Contract for U.S. Machine Guns

FN America has secured a $9.9-million contract to deliver more M240B medium machine guns to the US Army and Navy, extending the service life and production of a platform...

March 9, 2026
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Air Platforms

Saab Explores Local Partnership for Gripen Production in Portugal

Saab has indicated plans to expand industrial cooperation with Portugal by exploring the possibility of producing Gripen fighter aircraft components locally if the country chooses the jet to replace...