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Thales lands deal to evaluate mobile air defense for British Army

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Thales UK a contract for the assessment phase of its future Mounted Short Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) program, marking a key step...

March 20, 2026
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Land Platforms

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

Few military platforms are as iconic as the Humvee, a vehicle that began as a light utility transporter and gradually transformed into a hardened battlefield asset. The M1151 High...

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...

March 20, 2026
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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
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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
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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....

Element and Leonardo collaborate on next-gen US Navy electromagnetic testing

Element US Space & Defense and Leonardo DRS have entered into a partnership to enhance electromagnetic testing capabilities for the US Navy. The initiative targets system validation needs tied...

Nigeria obtains $200M to boost defense manufacturing

Nigus International Investment Limited has partnered with Elmirate Investment to sign a memorandum of understanding valued at up to $200 million for advancing defense manufacturing in Nigeria. The agreement...

March 19, 2026
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Air Platforms

US Navy restructures acquisition system with five new portfolio offices

The US Navy has introduced five dedicated portfolio acquisition executive (PAE) offices aimed at improving procurement efficiency, reducing administrative complexity, and speeding up the delivery of systems to warfighters....

Leonardo boosts land defense portfolio with $1.8B Iveco deal

Leonardo has completed the €1.6-billion ($1.8-billion) acquisition of Iveco Group’s defense business, reinforcing its expansion into the land systems segment. The transaction brings Iveco Defence Vehicles and ASTRA into...