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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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R&D

Talon IQ testbed from Northrop completes maiden flight using Shield AI’s Hivemind

Northrop Grumman’s Talon IQ modular testbed, integrated with Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software, has completed its first partner-enabled mission autonomy flight in Mojave, California. After a single-day hardware-in-the-loop evaluation,...

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 20, 2026
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A closer look at the M1151 Humvee’s transformation into an armored battlefield vehicle

Few military platforms are as iconic as the Humvee, a vehicle that began as a light utility transporter and gradually transformed into a hardened battlefield asset. The M1151 High...

March 20, 2026
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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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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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Financial and Investment Updates

General Dynamics secures $15B contract for Columbia-class submarine development

The US Navy has issued a $15.38-billion contract modification to General Dynamics Electric Boat to support and accelerate development of the Columbia-class submarine program. As the Navy’s highest-priority acquisition,...

March 19, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Leonardo boosts land defense portfolio with $1.8B Iveco deal

Leonardo has completed the €1.6-billion ($1.8-billion) acquisition of Iveco Group’s defense business, reinforcing its expansion into the land systems segment. The transaction brings Iveco Defence Vehicles and ASTRA into...

March 19, 2026
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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 19, 2026
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Mergers & JV

DroneShield incorporates Robin Radar into its counter-drone systems

DroneShield has teamed up with Robin Radar Systems to integrate 3D radar technology into its counter-unmanned systems, significantly boosting detection capabilities within its sensor ecosystem. The addition of radar...