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March 17, 2026
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Baykar unveils K2 loitering munition with 2,000 km range and swarm readiness

Baykar has unveiled a new chapter in drone warfare with the introduction of its AI-enabled K2 kamikaze UAV, designed to operate in coordinated swarm formations. The K2 recently completed...

March 17, 2026
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Thales’ radio system chosen by Pilatus for PC-7 aircraft in Europe

Pilatus Aircraft has chosen Thales Group to provide a radio management system for its PC-7 military training aircraft used across Europe. Engineers from both firms worked closely to develop...

$200M ESAero acquisition enhances AeroVironment’s UAS portfolio

AeroVironment has acquired California-based Empirical Systems Aerospace for approximately $200 million, enhancing its capabilities in the design, prototyping, and production of advanced unmanned aircraft systems for defense use. ESAero...

L3Harris completes delivery of 100,000 M-Code GPS units

L3Harris Technologies has achieved a major milestone by delivering 100,000 Military-Code (M-Code) GPS receivers to US and allied forces, reinforcing secure navigation capabilities in contested environments. M-Code receivers provide...

March 17, 2026
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Pennsylvania firms partner with US Army on advanced small arms barrel development

The United States Army has partnered with Pennsylvania-based manufacturers to develop a next-generation small arms barrel designed to improve durability and resistance to wear under high-pressure conditions. Specialists from...

March 16, 2026
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Land Platforms

UK military procures 37 RCH 155 self-propelled howitzers

The British Army has placed an order for 37 Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm (RCH 155) systems to rebuild its artillery strength following the transfer of its AS-90 fleet to Ukraine....

March 16, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

New French modular launcher system enhances artillery reach up to 150 km

A new long-range rocket launcher is set to join the arsenal of France, significantly enhancing its strike capabilities on the modern battlefield. Developed through a collaboration between ArianeGroup and...

March 16, 2026
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Counter-drone specialist Dronetag joins EU-backed defense innovation accelerator

Dronetag has been selected as one of 20 participants in the second cohort of the European Union Defence Innovation Scheme (EUDIS) Business Accelerator, under a track dedicated to counter-drone...

Firms from Spain and Belgium strike agreement to market anti-drone technology in Belgian market

Spanish companies EM&E Group and Indra Group, along with Belgium-based Intersoft Electronics Services, have entered into a partnership to promote counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) solutions in the Belgium defense...

March 16, 2026
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USS Nimitz receives service life extension from US Navy through 2027

The US Navy has extended the operational life of its oldest aircraft carrier, USS Nimitz (CVN-68), delaying its decommissioning from May 2026 to March 2027. This 10-month extension aligns...