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March 26, 2026
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US Acquires Torpedo Launch and Retrieval Capability from L3Harris

The US Navy is enhancing its undersea warfare capabilities with the development of a new system that enables submarines to deploy and recover autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) without the...

March 25, 2026
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German Forces Take Delivery of Additional Steyr GL-40 Grenade Launchers

The German Armed Forces have started taking delivery of GL-40 grenade launchers from Austrian firm Steyr Arms, following an expanded order linked to a 2024 contract. Steyr confirmed that...

March 25, 2026
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Irish Aluminum Plant Found Connected to Russia’s Military Logistics Chain

An alumina refinery in Ireland has been linked to Russia’s defense supply chain while still operating within existing EU regulations, according to a joint investigation by the US-based Organized...

March 25, 2026
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Naval Group Seeks Follow-On Project 75 Submarine Contract with India

India is set to significantly enhance its underwater warfare capabilities through the proposed “Project 75 Additional” program, which involves the acquisition of three more Scorpene-class submarines. The initiative is...

March 24, 2026
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General Dynamics, Vard Marine Accelerate Development of Future US Logistics Ship Designs

General Dynamics NASSCO and Vard Marine, the Canadian subsidiary of Fincantieri, have secured contracts to deliver preliminary design and concept development services for the US Navy’s Next Generation Logistics...

March 24, 2026
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Fincantieri Completes Delivery of Second Patrol Ship to Indonesia’s Navy

The Indonesian Navy has taken delivery of its second Brawijaya-class offshore patrol vessel from Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri. The ship, named KRI Prabu Siliwangi (321), is part of a 2023...

March 24, 2026
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Canada Moves to Modernize Infantry Arsenal With 65,000+ New Rifles

Canada has awarded Colt Canada a contract to deliver 65,402 new assault rifles under the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle program, replacing the long-serving C7 and C8 platforms after more...

March 24, 2026
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US Army Inducts Initial Optionally Piloted Black Hawk Into Service

Sikorsky and the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) have handed over an experimental UH-60Mx optionally piloted Black Hawk to the US Army for advanced operational testing, marking...

March 24, 2026
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Zen Technologies Broadens Capabilities With AI, Acquisitions, and Key Defence Contract

Zen Technologies, a Hyderabad-based leader in combat simulation systems, is undergoing a strategic transformation to expand its role within the defence sector. Previously focused on training solutions, the company...

March 23, 2026
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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...