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Airbus demonstrates Bird of Prey drone interceptor engaging kamikaze UAV in first autonomous flight test [VIDEO]
Airbus has completed the first demonstration flight of its uncrewed ‘Bird of Prey’ interceptor, successfully engaging a kamikaze drone in a test conducted in northern Germany.

ASIO secures U.S. contract to supply NOCTA optical navigation systems for UAV operations in contested environments
ASIO has been awarded a multi-million-dollar contract from a U.S. prime contractor to deliver several hundred NOCTA optical navigation systems.

DroneShield opens European headquarters in Amsterdam to expand counter-drone capabilities and regional operations
DroneShield has opened a new European headquarters in Amsterdam to support its growing operations across the region.

Pistorius visits EOS production facility in Canberra as Germany prepares high-energy laser weapon system procurement
Australian technology company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) hosted a German defence delegation at its Canberra facility on March 26, led by Boris Pistorius.
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Diehl Defence launches production of 122 mm training rockets following successful MARS 3 firing in Germany
Diehl Defence has launched production of a new 122 mm training rocket following successful live-fire demonstrations in Germany.

U.S. Department of War signs framework agreement with Northrop Grumman for M1147 AMP tank ammunition
The U.S. Department of War announced on March 27 that it had signed a framework agreement with Northrop Grumman for the production and supply of M1147 Advanced Multi-Purpose tank ammunition.

EuroTrophy strengthens its position on the European defence market four years after its founding
“The Trophy APS protects combat vehicles against most threats encountered on the modern battlefield,” says Dan Kalfus, Managind Director at EuroTrophy.

UVision establishes Munich-based European subsidiary to expand regional presence and strengthen defence support
UVision Air Ltd has announced the establishment of UVision Europe GmbH in Munich, marking an expansion of its European operations.
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Indra develops Ka-band satellite terminal to enhance submarine communications and operational capability
Indra has completed development and certification testing of its TSUB 40Ka satellite communications terminal for submarines.

Sweden orders additional Teledyne Gavia underwater vehicles to expand naval capabilities and surveillance operations
Swedish Defence Materiel Administration has placed a follow-on order for additional autonomous underwater vehicle systems from Teledyne Gavia, part of Teledyne Marine.

U.S. Navy commissioned Virginia-class submarine USS Massachusetts at Boston Harbor, expanding fleet capability
The U.S. Navy commissioned the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Massachusetts (SSN 798) during a ceremony held March 28 at Boston Harbor.

U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford arrives in Split during ongoing deployment in Europe
The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), the world’s largest aircraft carrier, arrived in Split after transiting the Adriatic Sea from Souda Bay, Greece.
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Zelenskyy says Russia shared satellite intelligence with Iran ahead of attack on U.S. Base in Saudi Arabia
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia had taken satellite images of a U.S. air base in Saudi Arabia in the days before an Iranian attack that wounded American personnel.

Lockheed Martin demonstrates rapid payload processing and launch capabilities in U.S. Space Force VICTUS DIEM exercise
Lockheed Martin participated in the U.S. Space Force’s VICTUS DIEM exercise, demonstrating rapid space mission capabilities in collaboration with Firefly Aerospace.

BlackSky wins seven-figure international contract extension for Gen-3 satellite imagery and AI intelligence services
U.S. space intelligence company BlackSky has signed a seven-figure contract extension with an international customer for its Assured satellite data service.

Redwire selected to build Belgium’s first national security satellite MATTEO in partnership with Aerospacelab
Redwire Corporation has been awarded a prime contract by Belgian Defence to build and deliver the country’s first national security satellite.















