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March 17, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Pennsylvania firms partner with US Army on advanced small arms barrel development

The United States Army has partnered with Pennsylvania-based manufacturers to develop a next-generation small arms barrel designed to improve durability and resistance to wear under high-pressure conditions. Specialists from...

March 16, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

Counter-drone specialist Dronetag joins EU-backed defense innovation accelerator

Dronetag has been selected as one of 20 participants in the second cohort of the European Union Defence Innovation Scheme (EUDIS) Business Accelerator, under a track dedicated to counter-drone...

March 16, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Firms from Spain and Belgium strike agreement to market anti-drone technology in Belgian market

Spanish companies EM&E Group and Indra Group, along with Belgium-based Intersoft Electronics Services, have entered into a partnership to promote counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) solutions in the Belgium defense...

March 16, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Collaboration with Anduril, COBBS, and Nokia boosts Belgium’s anti-drone defense systems

Belgium is developing a national counter-drone capability through a consortium that brings together US firm Anduril and local companies COBBS BELUX and Nokia Belgium. Anduril provides software-defined defense and...

March 12, 2026
G.Krish
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 12, 2026
G.Krish
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 11, 2026
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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 10, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

American Firm Funds Israeli Loitering Munition Maker Aerodrome

US defense technology company EagleNXT has announced a strategic investment in Israeli defense startup Aerodrome to strengthen its footprint in autonomous defense systems and loitering munition technologies. As part...