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Switzerland suspends new arms export licences to United States, citing neutrality rules amid Iran conflict

U.S. and Japan complete first SPY-7 radar tracking test for Aegis System Equipped Vessel programme

U.S. Army receives first autonomous-ready H-60Mx Black Hawk helicopter for testing under future aviation program

Netherlands to join U.S. Collaborative Combat Aircraft programme to enhance future unmanned air capabilities and integration

CSG moves to acquire Poland’s DOMAR MS to expand defence manufacturing capabilities and strengthen supply chain

KNDS Deutschland will build a Leopard 2A8 main battle tank assembly plant in Kaunas, Lithuania, under a contract with the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence and a memorandum on industrial cooperation signed with national and international partners. The project covers the construction of assembly and maintenance infrastructure in Lithuania and will benefit from major investment project status granted by the Ministry of the Economy and Innovation to accelerate implementation.

Tatra Defence to produce Leopard 2A8 main battle tank hulls

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Hadrian opens ‘Factory of the Future’ in Alabama to boost U.S. Navy nuclear submarine production capacity

U.S. services prepare to receive F-35 jets without radars as AN/APG-85 development delays persist, report says

U.S. Navy installs first welded additively manufactured flange on USS Washington in submarine maintenance milestone

Palladyne AI wins U.S. Navy contract to develop low-cost near-hypersonic air-launched missile system

Northrop Grumman Talon IQ demonstrates integration of Shield AI Hivemind in autonomous flight test mission

U.S. approves potential $8 billion sale of LTAMDS air defense radars to Kuwait to strengthen Patriot capabilities

U.S. Air Force deploys bunker-buster bombs against Iranian coastal missile sites near Strait of Hormuz

U.S. officials call for nuclear triad modernization to address dual-peer deterrence challenges from China and Russia

U.S. Army AH-64E Apache attack helicopters demonstrate counter-drone capability during Operation Skyfall in Germany

German Budget Committee approves next step in TKMS MEKO A-200 programme for four new navy frigates

U.S. F-35 fighter damaged in suspected Iranian air defense fire, makes emergency landing at Middle East Base

Lockheed Martin selects Fortem Technologies to deploy autonomous counter-drone systems for critical infrastructure protection

Air

U.S. services prepare to receive F-35 jets without radars as AN/APG-85 development delays persist, report says

The U.S. military is preparing to accept F-35 fighter jets without onboard radars due to delays in the development of the next-generation AN/APG-85 system.

U.S. and Japan complete first SPY-7 radar tracking test for Aegis System Equipped Vessel programme

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force have completed a key integration test for Japan’s Aegis System Equipped Vessel programme.

U.S. Army receives first autonomous-ready H-60Mx Black Hawk helicopter for testing under future aviation program

The U.S. Army has taken delivery of its first H-60Mx Black Hawk helicopter configured for autonomous operations, marking a significant step in future aviation capabilities.

Palladyne AI wins U.S. Navy contract to develop low-cost near-hypersonic air-launched missile system

Palladyne AI, through its subsidiary GuideTech, has been awarded a U.S. Navy contract to develop a low-cost, near-hypersonic air-launched missile.

Land

Elbit America presents SIGMA mobile tactical cannon as U.S. Army howitzer modernization candidate

Elbit America will present its SIGMA mobile tactical cannon at the AUSA Global Force Symposium and Exhibition in Huntsville, Alabama, from March 24 to 26.

Colt Canada awarded C$273 million contract to supply new assault rifles for Canadian Armed Forces

Colt Canada has been awarded a C$273 million contract to supply new assault rifles to the Canadian Armed Forces under the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle project.

CSG moves to acquire Poland’s DOMAR MS to expand defence manufacturing capabilities and strengthen supply chain

CSG has signed a preliminary agreement to acquire Polish wiring harness manufacturer DOMAR MS, marking its first acquisition in Poland.

Lockheed Martin to establish HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia to support Baltic defence cooperation

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states.

Sea

Hadrian opens ‘Factory of the Future’ in Alabama to boost U.S. Navy nuclear submarine production capacity

The 2.2 million square foot facility will operate as a highly automated “factory of the future,” producing parts, assemblies and finished products identified as key drivers of submarine production timelines. Increased output is expected to reduce bottlenecks and enable faster delivery of submarines. The project is funded through a public-private partnership combining $900 million…

U.S. Navy installs first welded additively manufactured flange on USS Washington in submarine maintenance milestone

The flange, produced using additive manufacturing techniques from copper-nickel material, is the first of its kind to be welded at a U.S. public shipyard. The effort reflects a broader push to integrate advanced manufacturing solutions into operational naval platforms. The initiative followed a directive to accelerate adoption of additive manufacturing across the submarine force,…

Canadian Patrol Submarine Project: Gastops and TKMS partner to establish in-service support centre of excellence in Canada

Gastops and TKMS have signed a teaming agreement to support the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project through the creation of a new support capability in Canada.

German Budget Committee approves next step in TKMS MEKO A-200 programme for four new navy frigates

Germany’s parliamentary Budget Committee has approved the next phase of the MEKO A-200 DEU programme, paving the way for the planned procurement of four new frigates from TKMS.

Space/C4ISR

BlackSky wins seven-figure international contract extension for Gen-3 satellite imagery and AI intelligence services

OHB secures ESA contract to build RAMSES spacecraft for rapid asteroid Apophis mission and strengthen Europe’s planetary defence

The German space company OHB has secured a contract worth €81.2 million from the European Space Agency to develop the RAMSES spacecraft for the upcoming Apophis asteroid mission.