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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...

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...

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...

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...

$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,...

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...

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...

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...

Hanwha Aerospace of South Korea Plans Investment in Estonia’s Defense Sector

Hanwha Aerospace of South Korea has announced a 100-million-euro ($115.5 million) investment initiative designed to boost Estonia’s defense manufacturing capabilities, including plans to establish a repair and sustainment center...

March 9, 2026
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Air Platforms

NATO AWACS Conducts First Aerial Surveillance Operation Over Finnish Airspace

A NATO AWACS aircraft has carried out its first operational surveillance mission over Finnish territory, supporting the alliance’s air monitoring and command-and-control operations in Northern Europe. The mission contributed...