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March 5, 2026
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USAF Evaluates Advanced Multi-Channel Radio System for HH-60W Fleet

The US Air Force is planning a communications upgrade for its HH-60W Jolly Green II combat rescue helicopters by replacing the current Link-16 TacNet Tactical Radio with a multi-channel...

March 5, 2026
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Dutch Navy Picks France’s F21 Torpedo for Orka Submarines, Rejecting Mk48

The Royal Netherlands Navy has decided to arm its future Orka-class submarine fleet with the French F21 Mk2 torpedo, replacing earlier plans to reuse the US-made Mk48 torpedo currently...

March 5, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

US Department of Defense Procures 121 Infantry Squad Vehicles From GM Defense

The US Department of Defense has awarded GM Defense an $18.8 million contract to supply additional Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) platforms for the US Army. The contract covers the...

March 5, 2026
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Indra Takes Lead in Spain’s Advanced Counter-Battery Radar Development Program

Spanish defense technology company Indra Sistemas has assembled an industrial consortium to develop a next-generation counter-battery radar based on active electronically scanned array (AESA) technology for the Spanish Army....

March 5, 2026
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Rheinmetall Secures Majority Ownership of Croatia’s Unmanned Ground Vehicle Maker DOK-ING

German defense firm Rheinmetall has agreed to acquire a 51 percent stake in Croatian unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) manufacturer DOK-ING, strengthening its position in the autonomous systems sector. The...

March 4, 2026
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BAE Systems Unveils “Silver Link” System to Enable Secure Combat Communication for Future Fighters

BAE Systems has introduced Silver Link, a conformal antenna developed to enhance secure airborne communications for next-generation aircraft. Designed to integrate with a variety of platforms, the system fits...

March 4, 2026
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Rheinmetall Finalizes NVL Purchase to Expand Germany’s Naval Capabilities

Rheinmetall has finalized its acquisition of Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL), creating a stronger German naval systems supplier capable of designing and producing surface combatants and autonomous maritime platforms for...

March 4, 2026
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Northrop Grumman Secures $225M to Develop US Navy E-130J Training Systems

Northrop Grumman has received a $225-million contract modification to design and deliver advanced training systems and courseware for the U.S. Navy’s E-130J aircraft under the service’s Take Charge and...

March 4, 2026
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Belgium Signs $263M Contract for Mistral Short-Range Air Defence System

Belgium has awarded a contract worth 226.7 million euros ($263 million) to procure Mistral very-short-range air defense (VSHORAD) missile systems. The contract is being managed by France’s defense procurement...

March 4, 2026
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India Finalizes $237M Deal for Russia’s Shtil Naval Air Defence Missiles

The Ministry of Defence India has signed a contract worth 21.82 billion rupees ($237 million) to procure the Russian-made Shtil-1 vertical-launch ship-based air defense system for the Indian Navy....