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Anduril chosen to develop XL‑class autonomous underwater vehicle for CAMP after record XL‑AUV demo

DIU and the U.S. Navy have selected Anduril to develop an XL‑class autonomous underwater vehicle for the Combat Autonomous Maritime Platform (CAMP) program after the company completed the longest‑ever XL‑AUV demonstration. The prototype will enter operational demonstrations to close persistent capability gaps beneath the waves.

2026-03-12T14:38:12.639326-07:00

Bloomberg

Pentagon requests $12B through 2031 and directs $1B spares push to restore F‑35 readiness

2026-03-12T13:12:39.385621-07:00

Reuters

USAF vice chief tells Congress Boeing must fix KC-46 problems before further U.S. orders

2026-03-12T12:58:44.382101-07:00

Space Intel Report

Avio SpA posts double‑digit growth in 2025 revenue, backlog and EBITDA

2026-03-12T12:19:39.251674-07:00

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Anduril chosen to develop XL‑class autonomous underwater vehicle for CAMP after record XL‑AUV demo DIU and the U.S. Navy have selected Anduril to develop an XL‑class autonomous underwater vehicle for the Combat Autonomous Maritime Platform (CAMP) program after the company completed the longest‑ever XL‑AUV demonstration. The prototype will enter operational demonstrations to close persistent capability gaps beneath the waves.

2026-03-12T14:38:12.639326-07:00

Anduril chosen to develop XL‑class autonomous underwater vehicle for CAMP after record XL‑AUV demo

Bloomberg

Pentagon requests $12B through 2031 and directs $1B spares push to restore F‑35 readiness The Pentagon has requested an additional $12 billion through 2031 to restore declining F‑35 readiness and is directing $1 billion in 2026 reconciliation funds to buy spares and raise dismal F‑35A mission‑capable rates. Officials say the measures target sustainment shortfalls that have degraded strike availability.

2026-03-12T13:12:39.385621-07:00

Pentagon requests $12B through 2031 and directs $1B spares push to restore F‑35 readiness

Reuters

USAF vice chief tells Congress Boeing must fix KC-46 problems before further U.S. orders USAF Vice Chief Gen. John Lamontagne told lawmakers during a March 4 hearing that Boeing must resolve ongoing defects in the KC‑46 aerial‑refuelling tanker before the United States places additional orders. Lamontagne said unresolved issues are constraining acceptance timelines and will shape future procurement decisions.

2026-03-12T12:58:44.382101-07:00

USAF vice chief tells Congress Boeing must fix KC-46 problems before further U.S. orders

Space Intel Report

Avio SpA posts double‑digit growth in 2025 revenue, backlog and EBITDA Avio SpA, a space launch and defense propulsion manufacturer, said it posted double‑digit increases in 2025 revenue, backlog and EBITDA. Reported from La Plata, Maryland, the results reflect an across‑the‑board financial uplift for the company during the 2025 fiscal year.

2026-03-12T12:19:39.251674-07:00

Avio SpA posts double‑digit growth in 2025 revenue, backlog and EBITDA

SpaceNews.com

Voyager opens defense and space tech hub in Long Beach Voyager has opened a defense and space technology hub in Long Beach, establishing a new facility focused on defense- and space-related tech activity in Southern California. The hub expands Voyager’s local industrial presence to support the company’s growing work in defense and commercial space.

2026-03-12T11:08:44.434417-07:00

Voyager opens defense and space tech hub in Long Beach

FlightGlobal

Leonardo to demonstrate M-346 commanding two Baykar uncrewed fighters by mid‑year Leonardo will perform a mid‑year demonstration flight that pairs its M‑346 trainer as a command platform with two Baykar uncrewed fighters, marking the company’s first live test of manned–unmanned collaborative combat tactics and command‑and‑control integration in an operational flight environment.

2026-03-12T08:18:19.143028-07:00

Leonardo to demonstrate M-346 commanding two Baykar uncrewed fighters by mid‑year

Vertical Mag

UAV Navigation and Grupo Oesía partner to develop hidden-threat detection for unmanned systems UAV Navigation and Grupo Oesía are collaborating to develop hidden-threat detection capabilities for unmanned systems, aiming to protect and preserve human lives through technological innovation. The programme targets real‑time detection of concealed hazards to improve UAS operational safety, threat awareness and survivability in contested or complex environments.

2026-03-12T05:54:02.453887-07:00

UAV Navigation and Grupo Oesía partner to develop hidden-threat detection for unmanned systems

Vertical Mag

UAV Navigation and Grupo Oesía develop hidden‑threat detection for unmanned systems

2026-03-12T05:54:02.453887-07:00

UAV Navigation and Grupo Oesía

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Anduril chosen to develop XL‑class autonomous underwater vehicle for CAMP after record XL‑AUV demo

Pentagon requests $12B through 2031 and directs $1B spares push to restore F‑35 readiness

USAF vice chief tells Congress Boeing must fix KC-46 problems before further U.S. orders

Avio SpA posts double‑digit growth in 2025 revenue, backlog and EBITDA

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