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Polish Firm Boosts Local Drone Output

Poland-based FlyFocus secured €4.5 million in its first institutional funding round to expand manufacturing capacity and research activities. The investment will fund a new production facility in Poland and...

Jordan Cleared for US Ku-Band Radar

The US Department of State approved a potential $280 million foreign military sale to Jordan for Ku-band Multi-Function Radio Frequency Systems. The radars, supplied by RTX Missile Defense Technologies,...

February 27, 2026
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Soldier Systems
New Product Launches

New Rheinmetall Network Connects Forces

German defense company Rheinmetall presented a network-centric warfare concept linking soldiers, support units, and distributed sensors. The approach centers on the Gladius Light soldier system and Smart Mobile Observation...

Leidos Cruise Missile Gets USAF Tag

The US Air Force has formally designated Leidos’ Small Cruise Missile as the AGM-190A, officially recognizing it as an operational stand-off strike weapon. Also known as “Black Arrow,” the...

February 27, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

New EU Patrol Corvette JV Launched

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and Spanish defense firm Navantia have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture supporting the European Patrol Corvette (EPC) initiative. Backed by the...

February 27, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

US Orders More AeroVironment Drones

AeroVironment has secured a $186-million order from the US Army for its Switchblade 600 and Switchblade 300 loitering munitions under a broader five-year contract potentially worth $990 million. The...

February 26, 2026
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

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 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

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...

Pratt Invests $200M in Engine Facility

RTX subsidiary Pratt & Whitney has announced a $200-million investment to expand manufacturing capabilities at its Columbus, Georgia facility, aiming to meet growing demand for military and commercial aircraft...

February 26, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Quantum Systems Launches MANDRILL UGV

German technology company Quantum Systems introduced its new MANDRILL unmanned ground vehicle during Enforce Tac 2026, showcasing a versatile robotic platform designed for multi-domain military operations. The UGV supports...