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March 25, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

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 25, 2026
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R&D

VAMPIRE Counter-UAS System Output Increased by L3Harris

L3Harris has initiated high-volume manufacturing of its VAMPIRE counter-unmanned aerial system at its facility in Huntsville, Alabama. VAMPIRE—short for Vehicle Agnostic Modular Palletized ISR Rocket Equipment—features a plug-and-play architecture...

March 25, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Spain to Benefit from Indra–Hanwha Collaboration on Self-Propelled Artillery Production

Madrid-based Indra Group and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces. The agreement focuses on...

March 25, 2026
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New Product Launches

KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jet Makes Debut in South Korea

State-run Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has revealed the first mass-produced version of the Republic of Korea Air Force’s KF-21 Boramae fighter jet, marking a major milestone in the country’s...

March 25, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Defense Collaboration Between LIG Nex1 and Palantir Strengthens in UAE

LIG Nex1 and Palantir Technologies have entered into a partnership to jointly develop integrated air defense systems and unmanned platforms for the UAE, according to The Korean Times. The...

March 25, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

US Navy Awards $85M Fleet Engineering Contract to CACI

CACI International has been awarded an $85 million contract to continue delivering engineering and technical support for the US Navy’s fleet, including ships, submarines, and other maritime platforms. Issued...

March 25, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

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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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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Mergers & JV

US Military Services Join Forces on Field-Ready AI Language Translation Tool

American forces are working to eliminate a long-standing operational shortfall by enabling real-time multilingual communication in complex battlefield environments. The US Army and Navy have joined efforts to create...

March 24, 2026
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R&D

DRDO Starts Testing ‘Bhaumi’ Missile Ahead of Su-30MKI Integration

India is strengthening its indigenous precision strike arsenal as the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) begins preparatory work for testing the “Bhaumi” (BHM) air-to-surface stand-off weapon, slated for...