Leonardo Wins £1 Billion UK MoD Contract for 23 AW149 helicopters: Rome / London — March 2, 2026 — The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded Leonardo a £1 billion contract to supply 23 next-generation medium helicopters under the UK’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH) programme.
Canada PM Mark Carney’s India Visit: NEW DELHI – In a move signaling a definitive thaw in diplomatic relations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney have announced a sweeping renewal of the India-Canada Strategic Partnership. The agreement, centered on the ancient Indian philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (“The World is One Family”), marks a historic “diplomatic reset” following years of strained communication.
Thales Group Quantum Safe Security for 5G Network: New Delhi — March 2026 — Thales has announced what it describes as a world-first breakthrough in quantum-safe security for 5G networks, successfully demonstrating that post-quantum cryptographic protection can be remotely deployed to SIM and eSIM cards already in use.
Rheinmetall Acquires Naval Vessels Lürssen: Düsseldorf / Bremen — March 1, 2026 — Rheinmetall has finalised its acquisition of Naval Vessels Lürssen (NVL), the military shipbuilding arm of the Lürssen Group, marking a decisive step in its ambition to become a cross-domain defence systems provider.
