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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

The EIB Group announced new financing to bolster European defence and tech sovereignty, including expansion of the Defence Equity Facility and a major investment in a pan-European VC fund for deep tech and defence technologies.

The European Investment Fund committed €50 million—its largest ever in defence—to Join Capital Fund III, supporting 25 early-stage deeptech startups in defence, dual-use, security, and space via the InvestEU Defence Equity Facility.

The Pentagon has officially designated Anthropic AI as a supply chain risk, barring defense contractors from using its technology after the company refused unfettered access to its AI models for military applications.

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems is investing over $25 million to expand its Shannon, MS operations, enhancing production of advanced defense systems like the Bullseye precision-guided missile.

Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] company, announced today a public-private partnership agreement with Marine Depot Maintenance Command (MDMC) in support of advanced manufacturing