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Germany has financed an additional 15,000 STRILA interceptor drones for Ukraine’s National Guard under a new support package that also includes training, logistics, and further development, the German Embassy in Ukraine said Monday. “Another 15,000 STRILA interceptor drones produced in Ukraine with German funding for the National Guard of Ukraine. The multi-million agreement also provides […]View the full article

Lockheed Martin has signed executive agreements with Poland’s Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze No. 1 (WZL-1) in Lodz, part of the PGZ Group, to support key components of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters. The agreements, valued at approximately 300 million zloty ($81 million), cover maintenance, repair, and testing of critical systems. According to the agreement, the Lodz facility […]View the full article

Japan’s Defense Ministry plans to establish a new coastal defense system built around thousands of drones, allocating about ¥100 billion ($628.7 million) in its fiscal 2026 budget. The planned SHIELD system will include more than 10 types of drones designed for different roles, including attacking enemy ships, gathering intelligence, and protecting radar installations. The concept […]View the full article

After a series of great guests, the Midrats Podcast returns this week with the ever popular, “Free-for-All” format! It’s just Mark and me for the full hour as we discuss the latest developments from the Iranian conflict and elsewhere. As always, if you can join us live, hop in the live chat and suggest your own topics, or direct questions to us. 5-6 PM Eastern this Sunday. You can join via this link. If you’re reading this after the show, check the Substack later for the updated podcast links. See you in a few! Leave a comment Share This Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. View the full art…

The United States Army has awarded Skydio a contract exceeding $52 million for more than 2,500 X10D drones, marking the largest small unmanned aircraft system procurement from a single manufacturer in the service’s history. The order was placed through Atlantic Diving Supply and moved from bid to award in less than 72 hours. According to […]View the full article

The ZEUS unmanned aerial vehicle developed by Poland-based Ekolot Aerospace & Defense (EAD) in cooperation with Spain’s UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía has completed its first flights, according to EPKR Spotters. The ZEUS platform is designed to combine fixed-wing endurance with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL), addressing operational needs where traditional runways are unavailable. EPKR Spotters wrote: […]View the full article

Images circulating on social media show the apparent aftermath of an Israeli strike on Iranian Navy assets at a naval facility in Bandar Anzali on the Caspian Sea, with visible destruction of multiple vessels at the port. The Israel Defense Forces said on March 19, 2026, that its Air Force, guided by naval and military […]View the full article

The United States Central Command said it conducted a strike on the Kuh-E Barjamali ballistic missile assembly facility in Iran, releasing before-and-after imagery dated March 1 and March 7, 202. The facility, located in the Barjamali Hills southeast of Tehran, was identified as a production site for close-, short-, and medium-range ballistic missiles. The strike […]View the full article

EOS Defense Systems USA said Friday it conducted counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) testing of its weapon system at N2L Range in Huntsville, Alabama. EOS said the trials were aimed at refining system performance and ensuring readiness against evolving drone threats. “Capability is proven in the field,” the company said in a statement. “EOS recently worked […]View the full article

Canada’s Defence Investment Agency has awarded Colt Canada a contract to deliver up to 65,402 assault rifle systems under the Canadian Modular Assault Rifle (CMAR) program. The rifles will replace the Canadian Armed Forces’ current C7 and C8 service weapons, which have been in use for more than 35 years. The CMAR program is part […]View the full article

Turkish state-owned defense company Makine ve Kimya Endüstrisi (MKE) has revealed its PİRANA kamikaze unmanned surface vessel (USV), a system designed to serve as a strike asset for the Turkish Navy once it enters service. The company said the platform was developed for maritime operations as part of a broader push beyond land and air […]View the full article

Aeon conducted a test launch of its new Zeus shoulder-fired missile system at a ranch in East Texas, according to Rochefort Ventures CEO Kyle Bass, who announced the milestone on Friday. Bass wrote that the launch marked a milestone for the program, crediting developer Naweed Tahmas and his team for rapid progress. The test comes […]View the full article

An AEGIR-W unmanned surface vessel made by U.S.-based Sierra Nevada Corporation was found by civilians off the coast of Ordu, Turkey. Authorities are expected to inspect the vessel before destroying it. The find stands out because the AEGIR-W is a military-grade unmanned surface vessel, or USV, designed for operations in contested environments, including reconnaissance, electronic […]View the full article

Ukrainian forces said they repelled a mass Russian assault near Lyman on March 19, breaking up what the Third Army Corps described as the enemy’s largest breakthrough attempt on the Lyman-Borova axis as Russian troops intensify offensive action and continue to suffer heavy battlefield losses. According to the corps, Russian forces attacked simultaneously on seven […]View the full article

Russia’s state-owned Rostec said its High-Precision Systems holding has delivered a new batch of Pantsir-S air defense missile and gun systems to the Russian Defense Ministry under the state defense order. The company said the combat vehicles completed required testing and were accepted by military inspectors. The delivery matters because the Pantsir family remains one […]View the full article

Elbit Systems of America said its SIGMA self-propelled wheeled howitzer will be on display at the AUSA Global Force Symposium and Exhibition in Huntsville, Alabama, from March 24 to 26. The company said SIGMA is its fielded offering for the Army’s Self-Propelled Howitzer Modernization program and will appear in Oshkosh Defense’s booth 411 at the […]View the full article

Overland AI said it will take part in AUSA Global Force next week in Huntsville, where it plans to present ULTRA, its fully autonomous tactical vehicle, as part of the Army’s push to test new technology with troops in the field. The company tied ULTRA directly to the Army’s Transformation in Contact effort, which is […]View the full article

Oshkosh Defense will use the AUSA Global Force Symposium & Exposition, set for March 24-26, to present two of its latest mobility-focused systems: the L-MAV autonomous vehicle and the Mobile Artillery Platform that serves as the vehicle base for Elbit America’s SIGMA artillery system. The company said its exhibit will focus on integrated mobility solutions […]View the full article

Kraus Hamdani Aerospace said it will use the 2026 AUSA Global Force Symposium & Exposition to present updates on its long-endurance, long-range unmanned aerial platform, the K1000ULE. In a company statement, the firm said it is heading to the Association of the United States Army event and will discuss how the platform supports intelligence, surveillance, […]View the full article

BAE Systems said it will spotlight a set of combat vehicle, artillery, precision-guided munitions, and ordnance capabilities at the 2026 AUSA Global Force Symposium & Exposition, using the event to present both fielded systems and programs it says are being adapted for future Army needs. The company’s lineup includes the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle, the Bradley […]View the full article