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AI-driven collaboration by GE Aerospace and Palantir aims to improve aircraft availability for US forces

GE Aerospace and Palantir have partnered to deploy advanced agentic AI solutions aimed at increasing the availability of military aircraft and maintaining steady engine production. Unlike generative AI, agentic...

March 16, 2026
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R&D
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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Mergers & JV
Weapons and Munition

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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R&D
Naval Platforms

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...

March 16, 2026
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R&D
Weapons and Munition

Collaboration with Anduril, COBBS, and Nokia boosts Belgium’s anti-drone defense systems

Belgium is developing a national counter-drone capability through a consortium that brings together US firm Anduril and local companies COBBS BELUX and Nokia Belgium. Anduril provides software-defined defense and...

March 15, 2026
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Air Platforms

MQ-25A Stingray: The Drone Transforming Carrier-Based Air Operations

Unlike aircraft designed for airshows or aerial combat, the MQ-25A Stingray was created with a different mission — to keep other aircraft flying longer, farther, and more efficiently. As...

March 15, 2026
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New Product Launches
Soldier Systems

India Unveils T-12 CUAS Kinetic Kill Suite With 90-Meter Anti-Drone Range

Modern conflicts do more than test military power—they accelerate innovation, generate operational knowledge, and push nations to rapidly field new capabilities. They also provide a critical proving ground for...

March 15, 2026
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R&D
Air Platforms

Tejas Mk2 Airframe Built for Extended Service Life With Higher Flight Hours

The upcoming HAL Tejas Mk2, designated as a Medium Weight Fighter (MWF), represents a major step forward rather than a modest upgrade of the Tejas platform. The aircraft reflects...

March 14, 2026
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R&D
Land Platforms

Indian Army to Keep Half of T-72 Ajeya Tanks in Service Until 2040 After Upgrades

The Indian Army is pursuing an extensive modernization and life-extension strategy for its fleet of T-72 Ajeya main battle tanks, aiming to keep a significant share of the vehicles...