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February 26, 2026
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Turkish Navy Commissions Sancar USV

The Turkish Navy has officially commissioned the domestically developed Sancar armed unmanned surface vehicle, marking a significant expansion of its autonomous maritime warfare capabilities. Jointly produced by Havelsan and...

February 26, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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IDF Deploys AI Experts for Battlefield Intel

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has deployed 20 newly trained artificial intelligence researchers across operational units as part of an effort to strengthen data-driven battlefield decision-making. The specialists completed...

February 26, 2026
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Fassmer Wins German Training Ship Deal

Germany has selected Fassmer to construct four new training vessels for the German Navy under the Sea-Based Training and Sea Trials (modified) program. The first vessel is scheduled for...

February 26, 2026
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Land Platforms
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South 8, 3ME Develop Arctic Military Battery

US-based South 8 Technologies and Australia’s 3ME Technology have signed a letter of intent to jointly develop a lithium-ion battery tailored for Arctic military operations. The collaboration will integrate...

February 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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France Starts Trials of 4th Barracuda Sub

Naval Group has initiated sea trials for De Grasse (S638), the fourth Barracuda-class nuclear-powered attack submarine built for the French Navy. The trials follow dockside evaluations and reactor activation...

February 26, 2026
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Turkey to Export Armed Patrol Boats

Turkey will deliver two armored, weaponized multi-purpose patrol boats to a Southeast Asian nation, marking its first export of this naval class to the region. The vessels will be...

February 26, 2026
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Soldier Systems
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Battelle Wins $93M US Biodefense Contract

Battelle has been awarded the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s Scientific and Technical Engagement Partnership (STEP) 2.0 contract to advance biological threat mitigation efforts. The agreement includes a $52.9 million...

February 25, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

EDGE, Safran Join for Smart Weapons

The UAE’s EDGE Group and France’s Safran Electronics & Defense have signed an MoU to jointly develop and commercialize next-generation smart weapons. The partnership will combine EDGE’s manufacturing scale...

February 25, 2026
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Land Platforms
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BAE Plans Scalable Anti-Drone Arms

BAE Systems has signed an agreement with startup Frankenburg Technologies to explore scalable, low-cost counter-drone interceptors. Rather than relying solely on bespoke air defense systems, the partnership aims to...

February 25, 2026
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Air Platforms
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BAE Delivers 100,000 APKWS Kits

BAE Systems has delivered its 100,000th Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System kit, marking a major production milestone. The laser-guidance kit converts standard 70mm rockets into precision munitions capable of...