Saab and Cohere join forces on advanced AI for GlobalEye and future aerospace applications
Saab has signed a memorandum of understanding with Canadian artificial intelligence company Cohere to collaborate on advanced AI technologies, the Swedish defence firm said.
IDF reports 92% interception rate as Israel and U.S. integrate air and missile defense operations amid ongoing threats
Israel’s military said its air defense system, operating in coordination with the United States, is achieving high interception rates against ongoing missile and drone threats.
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.
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.
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Anduril starts YFQ-44 prototype assembly at Arsenal-1 facility as U.S. Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft program progresses
Anduril said on March 23 it has begun assembling additional prototypes of its autonomous YFQ-44 fighter at a newly opened Arsenal-1 production complex near Columbus, Ohio.
GKN Aerospace delivers first upgraded engine for Gripen C/D to Swedish Armed Forces under RM12EP programme
GKN Aerospace has delivered the first upgraded RM12 engine to the Swedish Armed Forces, marking a milestone in the RM12 Enhanced Performance programme.
T-7A Red Hawk aircraft stops at Wright-Patterson AFB during transit from testing to Boeing production facility
A T-7A Red Hawk aircraft stopped at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base on March 9, 2026, during its return flight to Boeing’s production facility in St. Louis.
Exercise Cold Response 26 enhances NATO cooperation and defence capabilities across the High North region
Allied forces from 14 NATO nations have strengthened multinational cooperation and collective defence capabilities in the High North during Exercise Cold Response 26.
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AeroVironment unveils LOCUST X3 directed energy system designed to counter unmanned aerial threats
AeroVironment Inc. announced the release of LOCUST X3, the third generation of its high-energy laser weapon system designed to counter unmanned aerial threats.
Oshkosh Defense to showcase integrated mobility and autonomous systems at AUSA Global Force 2026 event
Oshkosh Defense will present its latest integrated mobility solutions at the Association of the U.S. Army Global Force Symposium, held March 24–26.
MARTE: European main battle tank programme marks midterm progress as development moves to design phase
The European MARTE programme to develop a next-generation main battle tank has reached a key midterm milestone, Rheinmetall said.
U.S. Marine Corps test integrated Arctic operations model during NATO Cold Response 26 exercise in High North
U.S. Marines have concluded their participation in Norway’s Cold Response 26 exercise, testing a new model of integrated operations for NATO in the Arctic.
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Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon deploys to Eastern Mediterranean to support Cyprus defence operations
Royal Navy destroyer HMS Dragon has arrived in the Eastern Mediterranean to begin operational integration into Cyprus’s defences alongside allied forces.
Royal Navy’s second Type 31 frigate HMS Active launched as construction programme advances in Rosyth
The Royal Navy’s second Type 31 Inspiration-class frigate, HMS Active, has been launched during an operation carried out on 23 March
USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier arrives in Greece for repairs after onboard fire during Middle East deployment
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the largest aircraft carrier in the United States Navy, arrived at Souda Bay in Crete on Monday for maintenance and repairs following an onboard fire.
U.S. approves expanded $1 billion AUKUS support package to the United Kingdom for next-generation submarines
The United States has approved a potential $1 billion expansion of support for the United Kingdom under the AUKUS security partnership, aimed at advancing next-generation nuclear-powered submarines.
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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.
EDA launches VLEO-DEF programme to design Europe’s first military satellite concept for Very Low Earth Orbit
The European Defence Agency (EDA) has signed a €15.65 million research contract with a European industry consortium to explore military satellite operations in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO).
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.