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February 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Ukraine Expands Online Arms Market

Ukraine has expanded its DOT Chain Defence digital procurement platform to allow frontline units to directly order unmanned ground systems. The marketplace now includes robotic platforms for logistics, evacuation,...

February 16, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

USAF Selects Shield AI Hivemind for CCA

The US Air Force has chosen Shield AI to provide mission autonomy software for a Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototype. Shield AI’s Hivemind system will power Anduril Industries’ YFQ-44A Fury...

February 16, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

GD Lays Keel for 8th John Lewis Tanker

General Dynamics NASSCO has laid the keel for the US Navy’s eighth John Lewis-class vessel, the future USNS Ruth Bader Ginsburg (T-AO 212), at its San Diego facility. Named...

February 16, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

CA-1 Europa Set for HENSOLDT AI Upgrade

A collaboration between Germany-based Helsing and HENSOLDT is transforming Europe’s next uncrewed combat aircraft into a highly autonomous intelligence and multi-domain operations platform. The CA-1 Europa drone, developed by...

February 15, 2026
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Australia Unveils $2.8B Sub Facility Plan

Canberra has committed AUD 3.9 billion as an initial allocation toward a new shipyard complex that will support nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS agreement. The facility, located in Osborne,...

Slovakia to Supply SAM-120 Mortars

Azerbaijan has reached a defense procurement agreement with Slovakia for the acquisition of SAM-120 automated mortar systems under a framework deal covering 96 units initially, with potential expansion to...

February 13, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Elbit to Upgrade IDF Digital Network

The Israel Defense Forces have awarded contracts totaling $100 million to Elbit Systems to strengthen digital battlefield integration as part of a new cyber-network structure. The modernization effort will...

Malaysia to Receive Naval Strike Missiles

Malaysia will take delivery of Norway’s Naval Strike Missile in March as it moves forward with plans to replace its 29-year-old Exocet MM40 Block 2 inventory. Defence Minister Datuk...

February 13, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Guide to US Marines Amphibious Combat Vehicle

Australia has announced an initial investment of 3.9 billion Australian dollars ($2.8 billion) toward construction of a new nuclear submarine production facility under the AUKUS agreement with the United...

February 13, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Spain Gets First A400M With InShield

Spain has received a modified A400M fitted with Indra’s InShield DIRCM, marking a step toward enhanced aircraft survivability. Following structural integration and testing, the system will undergo operational evaluation...