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1 April

Oshkosh Showcases Plug-and-Play War Machines at AUSA 2026

Oshkosh Defense is leaning into modular battlefield systems, unveiling two integrated platforms that pack multi-domain power and autonomy into a single capability.

1 April

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Cellula’s ‘Guardian’ Emerges as US Navy Choice for Long-Range AUV

An autonomous underwater vehicle powered by fuel cells will soon be on its way to the US Navy.

1 April

The first SEWIP Block 3 system was installed on the USS Pinckney (DDG-91) in 2023.

Jodesz Gavilan

Northrop to Deliver More SEWIP Block 3 Systems for US Navy

The US Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract modification to produce up to nine additional SEWIP Block 3 electronic warfare systems.

1 April

Staff Writer With AFP

Canada PM Denounces Israel’s ‘Illegal Invasion’ of Lebanon

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday denounced Israel's deployment of troops against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon as an "illegal invasion" that violates its "integrity and sovereignty."

Mar- 2026 -

31 March

Senior Airman James McGaha, 379th Expeditionary Security Force Squadron patrolman, prepares the Raven B Digital Data Link drone, a small unmanned aircraft or drone, for flight Feb. 19 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. McGaha checks the drone’s wires and connections to ensure components are operational before flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Terrica Y. Jones/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

Aptiv, Winchester Unveil Modular Connector for Satellite, Drone Programs

Swiss technology company Aptiv PLC and its American subsidiary Winchester Interconnect have introduced a modular connector tailored for satellites and unmanned aerial systems.

31 March

Ronald Watkins

Woolpert Wins $49.9M Contract to Help US Map Coasts With Airborne Lidar

The US Army has awarded Ohio-based Woolpert a two-year, $49.9-million contract to support Lidar, Analysis, and Surveying coastal mapping.

31 March

The USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) departs Rota, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands on June 9, 2025. The crew conducted a 22-day local patrol and training evaluation, reinforcing maritime security, upholding federal laws, and fostering community partnerships in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone around Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jackson Collins)

Rojoef Manuel

Northern Marianas Locals Oppose Expanded US Military Activity

Northern Marianas residents across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota have urged US officials to halt expanded military activity in the region, citing gaps in analysis tied to a draft environmental assessment document.

31 March

CC-330 Husky strategic tanker/transport aircraft

Rojoef Manuel

L3Harris, Airbus Nab $1B Support Deals for Canada’s CC-330 Husky Fleet

L3Harris and Airbus have signed $1.07-billion in contracts to maintain the operability of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s new CC-330 Husky tanker/transport aircraft.

31 March