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Seneca Adds AI to Canadian Forces Training

Seneca Polytechnic has formalized cooperation with the Canadian Armed Forces by providing access to its in-house artificial intelligence platforms for military training. Through an agreement with the Military Personnel...

Pentagon Tightens Oversight on Arms Exports

The US Department of Defense has realigned the Defense Security Cooperation Agency and the Defense Technology Security Administration under the Office of Acquisition and Sustainment to improve efficiency in...

February 12, 2026
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Cybersecurity
New Product Launches

SAP Opens Munich Hub for Military Digitalization

German software company SAP SE has opened a new defense innovation hub in Munich aimed at strengthening digital readiness for military and security customers facing growing cyber and hybrid...

SRC Wins SR Hawk Radar Deal in Poland

SRC has secured a follow-on contract to provide SR Hawk surveillance radars to Poland, expanding previous deliveries integrated onto reconnaissance vehicles and Rosomak armored platforms. Combined with WB Group’s...

L3Harris, Saudi Sign AI Defense Pact

L3Harris has signed a cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to explore localization of advanced C4ISR and AI capabilities. The memorandum, signed with Saudi investment and military authorities, focuses on...

February 11, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Taiwan Tests Mighty Hornet IV Drone

Taiwan’s NCSIST and US firm Kratos have successfully completed integration testing of the Mighty Hornet IV attack UAV, validating the payload and mission systems without requiring redesign. The milestone...

February 11, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

European AAM Gets Next-Gen Guidance

Spanish defense company Indra is enhancing the European Meteor air-to-air missile with a redesigned datalink intended to expand operational range and strengthen resistance to electronic countermeasures. The upgrade has...

February 11, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Hanwha, Estonia Partner on C-UAS Tech

Hanwha Aerospace has teamed up with Estonia’s Frankenburg Technologies to co-develop counter-UAS systems for next-generation land platforms. Signed at World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, the deal assigns Hanwha...

February 11, 2026
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Sweden Launches CV90 Life-Extension

Sweden has awarded a 335-million-kronor pre-design contract to HB Utveckling AB to begin extending the service life of all CV90 variants. The program includes technical upgrades and prototype development,...

February 11, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Naval Group Expands AI With Thales

Naval Group has acquired a 20-percent stake in Thales’ cortAIx France AI accelerator, reinforcing France’s push to integrate artificial intelligence into naval combat systems. The investment grants governance participation...