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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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R&D

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...

March 11, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Lockheed Martin Announces $150M Investment to Grow Alabama Missile Output

Lockheed Martin plans to invest more than $150 million over the next five years to expand its missile manufacturing operations in Alabama, responding to growing global demand for munitions....

March 11, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Med-Eng Awarded $86M Contracts for Mowag Eagle Protective Seating Systems

Med-Eng, a subsidiary of Cadre Holdings, has secured contracts worth $86.4 million to deliver blast-attenuation seating systems for Mowag Eagle V military vehicles produced by General Dynamics European Land...

March 11, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Washington Authorizes $930M HIMARS Rocket System Sale to Sweden

The United States Department of State has approved a $930-million foreign military sale to provide Sweden with M142 HIMARS launchers and associated equipment manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The package...

March 11, 2026
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New Product Launches

Turkey Debuts First Purpose-Built Stand-Off Electronic Warfare Platform

A business jet has been transformed into Turkey’s first dedicated stand-off jammer (SOJ) aircraft, completing its maiden flight and marking a major step forward in the country’s airborne electronic...

March 11, 2026
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New Product Launches

France Launches Angola’s First Multi-Mission Corvette

EDGE Group of the UAE and French shipbuilder CMN Naval have launched the first BR71 MK II Combattante-class corvette for the Angolan Navy at a shipyard in Cherbourg. The...

March 11, 2026
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R&D

Hanwha, UNION Partner to Boost 155mm Artillery Shell Production in the US

Hanwha Defense USA (HDUSA) and Texas-based UNION Technologies have established a strategic partnership to expand manufacturing capacity for 155-millimeter munitions in the United States. The companies stated that the...

March 11, 2026
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New Product Launches

Sikorsky, Robinson Debut Cargo Helicopter Controlled via Tablet Interface

Sikorsky Aircraft and Robinson Helicopter Company are seeking to transform cargo delivery and resupply operations with the Robinson R66 TURBINETRUCK, a newly developed autonomous helicopter designed for multiple mission...

March 11, 2026
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R&D

Thales Introduces STORM 2 Personal Drone Defense System for Troops

Thales Group has introduced STORM 2, a lightweight, soldier-worn system designed to enhance troop protection against unmanned aerial threats. The portable device provides frontline personnel with localized counter-drone capabilities...