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March 12, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Indra and Tresca Collaborate on New Drone Production Plant in Spain

Indra Group of Spain has signed a collaboration agreement with engineering consultancy Tresca to support the development of a new drone manufacturing facility in León as demand for unmanned...

March 12, 2026
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R&D

Romanian Army to Receive 860 Iveco Trucks in Fleet Expansion Plan

Romania has awarded Iveco Defence Vehicles (IDV) a contract to deliver a third batch of 860 military tactical trucks for the Romanian Armed Forces. The procurement forms part of...

March 12, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Canberra Commits $125M to Expand Domestic Bluebottle Uncrewed Vessel Fleet

Australia has committed 176 million Australian dollars ($125 million) to expand the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet of domestically developed Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessels (USVs). Through a contract with Ocius...

March 12, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Kraken Chosen to Provide 20 Uncrewed Surface Vessels for Royal Navy Initiative

The UK Ministry of Defence is moving ahead with plans to procure uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) as part of its strategy to transform the Royal Navy into a hybrid...

March 12, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Babcock Awarded Contract for Maintenance of UK Army Power Generator Fleet

Babcock International has been awarded a contract to support and maintain the British Army’s portable field power generators that provide electricity for deployed military units. The agreement, valued at...

March 12, 2026
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R&D

India Introduces Delta-Wing Combat Drone With 1,000 km Attack Reach

India is strengthening its long-range strike capabilities through Project KAL, a new one-way attack drone designed to conduct precision strikes deep inside adversary territory. Developed by IG Defence, the...

March 12, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

UK Army to Issue MANET-Enabled Radios to Airborne Units

The United Kingdom has chosen Persistent Systems to supply the British Army’s global response force with an advanced tactical communications system that provides voice and broadband connectivity without relying...

March 12, 2026
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Mergers & JV

TKMS Joins VEM Technologies to Launch Torpedo Production Program in India

thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) has entered into a teaming agreement with India’s VEM Technologies to jointly manufacture heavyweight torpedoes in India. The partnership represents the next step in cooperation...

March 12, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

QinetiQ Deploys Hammerhead Uncrewed Surface Targets for Cobra Gold Drills

QinetiQ subsidiary QinetiQ Target Systems Canada (QTSC) has delivered Hammerhead unmanned surface vehicle targets for Exercise Cobra Gold in Thailand, helping simulate maritime threats during the large multinational drill....

March 12, 2026
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Rheinmetall Transforms Berlin Automotive Plant to Manufacture 155mm Shell Casings

Rheinmetall is repurposing its automotive components factory in Berlin to manufacture 155-millimeter artillery shell casings, expanding the company’s ammunition production capacity. Previously operated by Rheinmetall’s automotive subsidiary Pierburg, the...