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March 20, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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
G.Krish
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...

March 19, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Hivemind expands to Japan as Mitsubishi showcases AI-driven UAV mission autonomy

Shield AI and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries are working to enhance drone autonomy, allowing unmanned systems to operate independently with the ability to perceive, adapt, and collaborate in real time....

March 19, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

US Navy restructures acquisition system with five new portfolio offices

The US Navy has introduced five dedicated portfolio acquisition executive (PAE) offices aimed at improving procurement efficiency, reducing administrative complexity, and speeding up the delivery of systems to warfighters....

March 19, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Nigeria obtains $200M to boost defense manufacturing

Nigus International Investment Limited has partnered with Elmirate Investment to sign a memorandum of understanding valued at up to $200 million for advancing defense manufacturing in Nigeria. The agreement...

March 19, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Element and Leonardo collaborate on next-gen US Navy electromagnetic testing

Element US Space & Defense and Leonardo DRS have entered into a partnership to enhance electromagnetic testing capabilities for the US Navy. The initiative targets system validation needs tied...

March 19, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Lockheed Martin finalizes industrial partnerships for Czech F-35 program

Lockheed Martin has finalized industrial partnership agreements linked to the Czech Republic’s procurement of F-35 Lightning II jets. The agreements consist of 11 cooperation frameworks that will allow the...