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18 March

Diehl, Latvian Firm Form JV to Support Baltic Ground-Based Air Defense

German company Diehl Defence has signed a memorandum of understanding with Latvia’s Ripo Remonta Centrs to establish a joint venture supporting ground-based air defense systems across the Baltic region.

18 March

The Z1 hydrogen-powered unmanned aerial system

Inder Singh Bisht

Heven AeroTech Clinches US Army Agreement for Hydrogen-Fueled Z1 Drone

The US Army has awarded Heven AeroTech a Basic Ordering Agreement covering its Z1 hydrogen-powered unmanned aerial system.

18 March

Nordic Air Defence’s Kreuger 100, a compact, high-speed interceptor

Christine Casimiro

Nordic Air Defence Expands to Poland, Partners With WB Group, Tantalit

Nordic Air Defence has expanded its presence to Poland, joining forces with two Polish defense firms to counter uncrewed aerial system threats.

17 March

Inder Singh Bisht

EOS Snags Deal for Cannon-Based Counter-Drone System

Australian firm EOS has secured a $42-million contract from a Middle Eastern country to deliver its Slinger counter-drone remote cannon-based weapon system.

17 March

Christine Casimiro

Pilatus Picks Thales’ Radio Management System for European PC-7 Aircraft

Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus has selected French defense firm Thales to supply a radio management system for the PC-7 military training aircraft operated in Europe.

16 March

Inder Singh Bisht

US Funds Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System for Latvia

The US Navy has awarded Kongsberg a $45.5-million contract to deliver the Naval Strike Missile Coastal Defense System to Latvia.

16 March

Rojoef Manuel

Rheinmetall’s Iveco Military Truck Unit Buyout Hits Lag Amid Leonardo Acquisition

A delay in Leonardo’s acquisition of Iveco Group’s defense subsidiary is holding up Rheinmetall’s plan to buy the Italian firm’s military truck business.

16 March

Image of the Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm (RCH 155) 52 calibre wheeled artillery system. Seen here at a military training area in Germany. The criticality of artillery fire has never been clearer. Automated artillery systems have packed a powerful punch on the battlefield in Ukraine, and RCH 155 will provide a modernised capability unparalleled in other artillery systems. RCH 155 delivers increased range and accuracy for artillery engagements, a high rate-of-fire of up to nine rounds-per-minute and possesses a powerful blend of tactical and operational mobility. Able to deliver multiple rounds onto a target simultaneously in a 360-degree arc at range, it also has a direct fire capability providing close range defence. As part of the Boxer family, it uses the common Boxer drive module, creating efficiencies in support through platform commonality and modularity, and improving interoperability.

Inder Singh Bisht

British Army Orders 37 RCH 155 Self-Propelled Howitzers

The UK has ordered 37 RCH 155 howitzers as part of its effort to restore artillery capability after transferring its AS-90 fleet to Ukraine.

16 March

A Belgian Soldier assigned to the Belgian 2nd Commando Battalion conducts a live fire exercise in the 7th Army training Command's (7ATC) Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, March 5, 2024. 7ATC enables readiness for all assigned and regionally aligned USAREUR-AF forces, Allies and Partners by conducting live, virtual, and/or constructive training in a fully replicated, multi-domain battlefield. 7ATC is uniquely positioned and organized to organically train and resource U.S., Allied and Partner units through the entire training process, tailored to the organization’s mission or nation’s defense security requirements. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christian Carrillo)

Christine Casimiro

Belgium Advances Counter-Drone Capabilities With Anduril, COBBS, Nokia

Belgium is developing a sovereign counter-drone capability through a joint consortium involving US firm Anduril and local companies COBBS BELUX and Nokia Belgium.

13 March

The Hido II Rover unmanned ground vehicle

Rojoef Manuel

Hidonix Joins Defense Sector With AI, Robotics Focus

California-based Hidonix Industries has formally repositioned itself as a defense contractor, directing its expertise in artificial intelligence and robotics toward military and public safety operations.

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