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March 8, 2026
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Ankara Weighs F-16 Deployment to North Cyprus During Regional War Tensions

Turkey is weighing the option of deploying General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets to Northern Cyprus as a precautionary security measure, according to a source from the Turkish...

March 7, 2026
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Swiss Government Reviews Smaller F-35 Purchase While Adjusting Defense Strategy

Switzerland has announced plans to reduce its planned purchase of Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighter jets from 36 to about 30 after the United States increased the price...

March 6, 2026
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$7M Contract Awarded to Kratos for UAV and Cruise Missile Detection System

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has secured a $7 million production contract for a counter-unmanned aerial system designed to detect, track, and classify airborne threats. The company said the...

March 6, 2026
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New Delhi Clears Acquisition of 60 Strategic Military Airlifters

India has taken a significant step toward modernizing its tactical airlift capability after the Defence Procurement Board cleared a proposal to acquire 60 transport aircraft for the Indian Air...

March 6, 2026
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Raytheon Secures $183.7M US Deal to Provide Patriot Systems to UAE

The United States has awarded Raytheon a $183.7 million contract to provide new hardware and support for the MIM-104 Patriot air and missile defense system under a Foreign Military...

March 6, 2026
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Berlin Eyes Procurement of 500 MARS 3 Rocket Artillery Systems

Germany is planning a major procurement of around 500 MARS 3 rocket artillery systems, a move that could significantly transform the country’s long-range firepower capabilities. According to a report...

March 6, 2026
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Super Tucano Gets Counter-Drone Boost Through Embraer–Valkyrie Collaboration

Embraer and Valkyrie Aero are enhancing the Embraer A-29 Super Tucano with advanced technology aimed at countering hostile drones, transforming the aircraft into a more intelligent and lethal counter-UAS...

March 6, 2026
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Europe Advances Plans for Cutting-Edge Hybrid Drone Designed for Multi-Role Missions

European skies may soon host a new hybrid drone as the European Defence Agency selects Survey Copter to study and develop a multi-role unmanned platform. The aircraft will be...

March 5, 2026
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Vienna Targets 2027 for Debut of Austria’s First Homegrown Defense Satellite

The Austrian Armed Forces plans to launch its first domestically developed satellite, BEACONSAT, in early 2027 to enhance military navigation security and detect electronic signal jamming. The satellite is...

March 5, 2026
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US Air Force Awards $74M HC-130J BLOS Upgrade Deal to R4-Integration

The US Air Force has awarded R4‑Integration a $74-million contract to equip 39 HC‑130J Combat King II aircraft with Ku/Ka beyond line-of-sight (BLOS) communication systems. Under the firm-fixed-price contract,...