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March 2, 2026
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Norway and UK sign helicopter cooperation agreement to enhance naval operations in the High North

Norway and the United Kingdom have signed a new cooperation agreement allowing British military helicopters to operate from Norwegian Armed Forces warships and shore installations, strengthening maritime integration between...

March 2, 2026
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Netherlands weighs multi-billion-euro armoured vehicle contract for domestic manufacturer

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence is weighing a multi-billion-dollar contract for approximately 400 Armored Combat Support Vehicles (ACSVs), with Van Halteren Technologies emerging as the leading contender among nearly...

March 2, 2026
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US Marines acquire Scorpion light mobile mortar for rapid “shoot-and-scoot” missions

The US Marine Corps has selected Global Military Products to supply its Scorpion Light 81mm mobile mortar system, strengthening the Corps’ capacity to deliver fast and precise indirect fire...

February 28, 2026
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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...

February 27, 2026
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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...

February 27, 2026
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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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US Army Places Additional Order for AeroVironment Switchblade Drones

AeroVironment has been awarded a $186 million contract to supply its Switchblade 600 and Switchblade 300 loitering munitions to the United States Army. The procurement falls under a 2024...

February 26, 2026
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$93M Award Positions Battelle to Enhance US Preparedness Against Biological Threats

Battelle has been awarded a Scientific and Technical Engagement Partnership (STEP) 2.0 contract by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency to lead a key biological threat mitigation program. The contract...

February 26, 2026
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Turkish Armed Patrol Boats Set for Debut Export to Southeast Asia

Turkey has finalized an agreement to export two armored, armed multi-role patrol boats to a Southeast Asian nation, marking the first time this class of Turkish naval platform will...

February 26, 2026
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German Navy Selects Fassmer for Four New Training Vessels

Germany has awarded Fassmer a contract to build and deliver four training vessels for the German Navy. The agreement falls under the Sea-Based Training and Sea Trials (modified) program,...