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Lockheed Martin

Lockheed completes live‑fire vertical‑launch of HELLFIRE from GRIZZLY containerized launcher

Lockheed Martin completed the first integrated live‑fire and vertical‑launch test of a HELLFIRE missile from its GRIZZLY containerized launcher on March 24, 2026. The low‑cost, 10‑foot shipping‑container system demonstrated load, vertical‑launch and firing capability for rapid, discreet deployment.

Also: Defense Daily, defence-blog.com and Lockheed Martin
2026-03-24T06:59:12.766687-07:00
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Saab signs Cohere AI deal for GlobalEye in Canada

By AeroTime: Saab has signed an MoU with Canadian AI firm Cohere to explore mission support, maintenance, and data tools tied to its GlobalEye offer in Canada.

2026-03-24T06:51:20.889859-07:00
MRO   Supply Chain   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Deals  
Reuters

TKMS and ST Engineering to establish a naval service and maintenance hub in Singapore

By Reuters: Germany's TKMS and the Marine arm of Singapore's ST Engineering signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at establishing a joint service and maintenance centre in Singapore, the German company said on Tuesday.

Also: Naval News and navaltoday.com
2026-03-24T05:10:05.376404-07:00
North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

DOT&E: Persistent problems plague US Navy F/A-18E/F sensor and new mid‑band jammer programs

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2026-03-24T03:10:00.334857-07:00
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

GKN delivers first upgraded RM12 engine for Gripen C/D

By AeroTime: GKN Aerospace has delivered the first upgraded RM12 engine to Sweden, advancing the Gripen C/D Enhanced Performance program.

Also: aviation-defence-universe.com, Aviation Week, aeromorning.com and defence-industry.eu
2026-03-24T01:35:46.611392-07:00
Satellite   Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Defense Policy  
Reuters • Gianluca Lo Nostro, Maria Rugamer

Germany’s €10bn military satellite plan risks duplicating EU programme, stoking fragmentation concerns

By Reuters: German plans for a 10 billion euro ($11.6 billion) military satellite network independent of a parallel European programme are raising red flags among some EU lawmakers over potential duplication, fragmentation of efforts and cost.

2026-03-24T00:01:19.876873-07:00