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March 22, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

E-2D Hawkeye: the airborne early warning system safeguarding US operations

When jets roar off an aircraft carrier and disappear into the distance, they are never truly alone. High above, the E-2D Hawkeye is already in position—scanning the skies, tracking...

March 21, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

US forces deploy Reaper drones for surveillance missions in Nigeria, says military

Military trainers from the US military deployed in Nigeria are employing MQ-9 Reaper drones to conduct surveillance and intelligence-gathering missions, according to Nigerian officials. Operating from an air base...

March 20, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

US Army trials long-range brigade aviation operations spanning 1,300 miles in South Korea

Units of the US Army stationed in South Korea demonstrated long-range operational capability by flying over 1,300 miles ahead of a simulated island seizure during the Talon Reach exercise....

March 20, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

US authorizes support package for Jordan’s F-16, C-130, and F-5 aircraft

The US State Department has approved a potential $70.5-million foreign military sale to support Jordan’s aircraft fleet, including maintenance, equipment, and munitions assistance. The request from Amman covers sustainment...

March 20, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Unmanned Systems

Talon IQ testbed from Northrop completes maiden flight using Shield AI’s Hivemind

Northrop Grumman’s Talon IQ modular testbed, integrated with Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software, has completed its first partner-enabled mission autonomy flight in Mojave, California. After a single-day hardware-in-the-loop evaluation,...

March 20, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Communication and Electronics

Gecko Robotics receives $71M US Navy deal for AI-powered fleet sustainment

The US Navy has awarded Gecko Robotics a five-year contract valued at up to $71 million to enhance fleet maintenance and operational readiness. Under the deal, the company will...

March 20, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Land Platforms

E-2D Hawkeye: the airborne early warning system safeguarding US operations

US forces deploy Reaper drones for surveillance missions in Nigeria, says military

US Army trials long-range brigade aviation operations spanning 1,300 miles in South Korea

US authorizes support package for Jordan’s F-16, C-130, and F-5 aircraft

Talon IQ testbed from Northrop completes maiden flight using Shield AI’s Hivemind

Gecko Robotics receives $71M US Navy deal for AI-powered fleet sustainment

A closer look at the M1151 Humvee’s transformation into an armored battlefield vehicle

Thales lands deal to evaluate mobile air defense for British Army

Anduril completes shipment of Altius loitering drones for Taiwan

General Dynamics secures $15B contract for Columbia-class submarine development