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13 March

A drone on display during Greece's field exercise in November 2025. Photo: Greece Ministry of Defence

Jodesz Gavilan

Greece Advances Combat Drone Development With Four New Contracts

Greece is pushing its unmanned aerial capability forward with four new contracts focused on combat drones.

13 March

Joe Saballa

Instead of Missiles, Turkish Combat Drone Carries Smaller UAVs Under Its Wings

Turkish Aerospace Industries has demonstrated a new twist in drone warfare: a combat unmanned aerial vehicle carrying other drones.

12 March

Bea Castañeda

E-4 Nightwatch Explainer: Keeping US Nuclear Command in the Air

Learn how the E-4 Nightwatch commands and safeguards US nuclear forces in the air, ensuring continuity of government in crises.

12 March

Christine Casimiro

USAF B-21 Raider Spotted in Aerial Refueling Tests Ahead of 2027 Fielding

The US Air Force’s B-21 Raider was spotted refuelling mid-air for what appears to be the first time, marking a key milestone toward the first aircraft’s scheduled 2027 delivery.

12 March

The MEO Epoch 2 mission seeks to provide resilient, space-based missile warning and tracking of ballistic missiles and advanced threats.

Jodesz Gavilan

BAE Systems Advances US Space Missile Tracking Program

BAE Systems has finished the preliminary design review for a new US Space Force satellite program aimed at tracking ballistic and hypersonic missiles.

12 March

Jodesz Gavilan

Anduril Buys ExoAnalytic in Push Toward Space‑Based Missile Defense

Anduril Industries is acquiring space surveillance and tracking firm ExoAnalytic Solutions as it positions itself for expanded involvement in the Pentagon’s Golden Dome missile defense initiative.

12 March

Karman works on SM3 ballistic missile defense.

Jodesz Gavilan

Karman Space Opens Utah Facility for Missile and Drone Systems

Karman Space & Defense is opening a new manufacturing facility in Utah to expand production of launch systems and rocket components used in US missile and counter-drone programs.

11 March

A P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft. Photo: Portuguese Air Force

Rojoef Manuel

Canada to Upgrade Portugal’s P-3C Orion Patrol Aircraft

Canada has signed a government-to-government contract to modernize five Portuguese Air Force P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft.

11 March

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Sikorsky, Robinson Unveil Tablet-Controlled Cargo Helicopter

Sikorsky and Robinson Helicopter Company are aiming to redefine cargo delivery and resupply with the R66 TURBINETRUCK, a new autonomous helicopter built for a wide range of missions.

11 March