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European Parliament advances reports to establish a genuine EU single market for defence, targeting gaps in air defence, artillery, drones and more.

British firm Blighter awarded contract to supply border surveillance radars and software to an Eastern European army, enhancing regional security infrastructure.

The US Space Force, partnering with BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems, has achieved a critical design milestone for System Delta 84 just nine months after contract award.

Leading US defence giants including RTX, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Northrop Grumman agree to quadruple production of advanced weaponry following White House directives.

Rheinmetall has acquired DOK-ING's Komodo UGV division in Croatia, establishing a southeast European hub for autonomous tactical systems integration with Panther KF51 and Lynx IFVs.

On 9 March 2026, the European Parliament outlines initiatives for an EU single defence market to address gaps in air defence, artillery, drones, and cyber capabilities.

The Defense Department is initiating deliveries of small drones to 17 military units this month to bolster U.S. drone capabilities amid competition with China.

The U.S. Army plans co-investment agreements with private partners this summer to tackle a $150 billion backlog in military infrastructure.

Finland becomes the eighth NATO member to sign a mutual quality assurance memorandum with Ukraine, paving the way for seamless integration of Ukrainian defence products into Europe's procurement pipelines.

The European Commission announces a €1 billion work programme under the European Defence Fund for 2026, allocating major funds to next-gen tanks and sensor chains amid calls for faster R&D delivery.

Rheinmetall has signed a deal to acquire a majority stake in Croatian uncrewed systems firm DOK-ING, enhancing its portfolio in unmanned defence technologies.

CSG's ZVS Holding and EURENCO have signed an agreement to construct a new artillery charge production facility in Slovakia, boosting Europe's ammunition manufacturing capacity.

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $1.9 billion contract for C-130 Hercules production and sustainment, bolstering U.S. Air Force tactical airlift capabilities.

L3Harris Technologies wins U.S. Navy contract to develop and manufacture Red Wolf precision strike vehicles for Marine Corps counter-drone missions.

Teledyne Microwave UK, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), has announced the release of its new Wideband Limiter, a passive 0.1–20 GHz RF protection module designed to enhance the survivability