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March 24, 2026
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Army Plans Airborne Counter-Drone System Integration on Helicopters

India’s Defence India Startup Challenge 14 (DISC 14) has spotlighted a major operational gap in Army Aviation, inviting private sector participation to develop a helicopter-mounted anti-drone system. The requirement...

March 24, 2026
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DRDO Starts Testing ‘Bhaumi’ Missile Ahead of Su-30MKI Integration

India is strengthening its indigenous precision strike arsenal as the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) begins preparatory work for testing the “Bhaumi” (BHM) air-to-surface stand-off weapon, slated for...

US Army Chooses Elbit to Supply HUD Systems for Black Hawk and Chinook Helicopters

The US Army has selected Elbit Systems America under a $49.9 million deal to deliver advanced heads-up displays for its UH-60 Black Hawk and CH-47 Chinook helicopter fleets. The...

Rheinmetall-Led Team Initiates Modernization of Italian Army Anti-Tank Mines

Rheinmetall has partnered with Italy under a memorandum of understanding to modernize a large portion of the Italian Army’s MATS anti-tank mine inventory. The initiative, involving RWM Italia SpA...

March 23, 2026
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Mergers & JV
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BAE Systems Boosts Global Footprint With Military Vehicle Parts Manufacturing in Brazil

BAE Systems Hägglunds has partnered with Knightec Group Brazil to establish a military vehicle components production capability in Resende, Rio de Janeiro. The collaboration will initially focus on a...

Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Target Opportunities in Greece’s Defense Sector

Hanwha Ocean has signed a strategic teaming agreement with ONEX Shipyards & Technologies Group to collaborate on defense programs for the Hellenic Armed Forces. Under the deal, the two...

AeroVironment Lands $117M US Army Contract for P550 Long-Range Recon Drones

AeroVironment Inc. has won a $117 million US Army contract to deliver its P550 long-range reconnaissance UAV system. Under the deal, task orders will define funding and work locations,...

March 22, 2026
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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...

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
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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...