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March 24, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

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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Procurement & Contracts

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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Procurement & Contracts

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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Procurement & Contracts

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...

March 21, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

US forces deploy Reaper drones for surveillance missions in Nigeria, says military

Military trainers from the US military deployed in Nigeria are employing MQ-9 Reaper drones to conduct surveillance and intelligence-gathering missions, according to Nigerian officials. Operating from an air base...

March 20, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Thales lands deal to evaluate mobile air defense for British Army

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Thales UK a contract for the assessment phase of its future Mounted Short Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) program, marking a key step...

March 20, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

US authorizes support package for Jordan’s F-16, C-130, and F-5 aircraft

The US State Department has approved a potential $70.5-million foreign military sale to support Jordan’s aircraft fleet, including maintenance, equipment, and munitions assistance. The request from Amman covers sustainment...

March 20, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Anduril completes shipment of Altius loitering drones for Taiwan

US defense firm Anduril has completed the delivery of all Altius 600M loitering munitions to Taiwan under a previously approved foreign military sale. The US authorized the transfer of...

March 19, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

US Navy considers expanding Hammerhead mine deployment for anti-submarine warfare

The US Navy is planning to boost its inventory of Hammerhead underwater mine systems through an existing agreement with General Dynamics Mission Systems. GDMS previously received a $92.9-million contract...

March 18, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Japan receives its first batch of Joint Strike Missiles for F-35A jets

Japan has received its initial delivery of Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) for integration with its F-35A Lightning II aircraft, strengthening its ability to conduct long-range precision strikes. The missiles,...