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March 20, 2026
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Gecko Robotics receives $71M US Navy deal for AI-powered fleet sustainment

The US Navy has awarded Gecko Robotics a five-year contract valued at up to $71 million to enhance fleet maintenance and operational readiness. Under the deal, the company will...

March 19, 2026
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NH90 overview: Europe’s advanced multirole utility helicopter

European defense forces required a next-generation helicopter capable of operating across diverse environments—from maritime missions at sea to troop deployments in austere land bases. This requirement led to the...

March 19, 2026
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US Navy restructures acquisition system with five new portfolio offices

The US Navy has introduced five dedicated portfolio acquisition executive (PAE) offices aimed at improving procurement efficiency, reducing administrative complexity, and speeding up the delivery of systems to warfighters....

March 18, 2026
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Bell completes initial SPINE upgrades for US Marine Corps H-1 helicopters

Bell Textron has finalized the first phase of SPINE upgrades for the US Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopter fleet. The SPINE program—formerly referred to as the...

March 18, 2026
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Boeing to modernize mission software for South Korea’s Poseidon aircraft

The US Department of Defense has contracted Boeing with a $38.7 million deal to deliver mission software upgrades for South Korea’s P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. The effort involves...

March 18, 2026
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Indian Air Force outlines sustainment plan to extend IL-76 fleet operations into the 2040s

Indian Air Force is navigating a pivotal phase in its strategic airlift program, relying heavily on its legacy Ilyushin Il-76 fleet to fill a growing capability gap until new...

March 18, 2026
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NAL and Solar Defence aim for 2028 testing milestone for India’s next-gen loitering munition

India is advancing its autonomous strike capabilities through a joint effort between CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories and Solar Defence & Aerospace Limited to develop a 150-kg class loitering munition UAV...

March 18, 2026
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BAE to upgrade electronic warfare suite of US Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady aircraft

The United States Air Force has tasked BAE Systems with modernizing the electronic warfare capabilities of the U-2 “Dragon Lady,” under a contract managed through Robins Air Force Base....

March 17, 2026
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Taiwan looks to affordable air defense options as China increases use of low-cost threats

Taipei is working on developing lower-cost air defense munitions in response to China’s increasing use of inexpensive weapons in potential large-scale attacks, according to Taiwan News. Lee Shih-chiang, head...

March 17, 2026
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Indonesia and Australia move toward expanded defense ties involving Japan and Papua New Guinea

Indonesia and Australia have unveiled plans to deepen defense cooperation by pursuing new trilateral partnerships with Japan and Papua New Guinea, alongside enhanced intelligence-sharing efforts. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin outlined the...