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March 2, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Fincantieri lays keel for Italian Navy’s first U212 Near Future Submarine

Fincantieri has officially laid the keel for the first U212 Near Future Submarine (NFS) for the Italian Navy at its Muggiano shipyard in La Spezia. The milestone marks progress...

Macron to Outline Role of France’s Nuclear Deterrent in Defending Europe

France is set to outline how it could leverage the European Union’s sole nuclear arsenal to help defend the continent amid rising instability, marked by a more assertive Russia...

February 28, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

UK Set to Grant $1.3 Billion Helicopter Deal to Leonardo

The Government of the United Kingdom is preparing to award Leonardo a £1 billion ($1.3 billion) contract to produce 23 medium-lift military support helicopters, according to a source cited...

Textron Wins US Army Contract for Loitering Munition Prototype

Textron Systems has signed a prototype agreement to supply its Damocles loitering munition for the US Army’s Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) program. As part of the...

Norway Introduces Container-Based Mobile C2 System

Norwegian company Cyviz is advancing tactical command capabilities with a containerized command-and-control (C2) solution aimed at accelerating decision-making in demanding battlefield conditions. Unveiled during Exercise HEIMDALL, the system integrates...

February 27, 2026
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R&D
Land Platforms

Babcock Starts Building Fourth Type 31 Frigate as Second Approaches Launch

Babcock International has marked two significant milestones in the Royal Navy Type 31 Inspiration-class frigate program at its Rosyth shipyard in Scotland. The company began construction of HMS Bulldog...

US Approves $280 Million Ku-Band Radar Deal for Jordan

The United States Department of State has approved a potential $280 million foreign military sale to Jordan for Ku-band Multi-Function Radio Frequency Systems (KuMRFS) and associated equipment. The KuMRFS...

February 27, 2026
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New Product Launches
Soldier Systems

Rheinmetall Introduces Integrated Concept Connecting Soldiers, Sensors, and UAVs

Rheinmetall has introduced a portfolio of networking technologies that together create a unified framework for connecting frontline soldiers, support elements, and dispersed sensors, aimed at accelerating and synchronizing battlefield...

USAF Assigns ‘AGM-190A’ Designation to Leidos Small Cruise Missile

The United States Air Force has officially designated Leidos’ Small Cruise Missile as the AGM-190A, confirming its status as an operational stand-off strike weapon. Also referred to as “Black...

February 27, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Naval Platforms

Fincantieri and Navantia Form JV for European Patrol Corvette Project

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and Spain’s Navantia have signed a memorandum of understanding to create a joint venture supporting the multinational European Patrol Corvette (EPC) program. Supported by the EU’s...