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February 25, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

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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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 24, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
New Product Launches

Rheinmetall Launches Smart Anti-Drone Gun

Rheinmetall is showcasing its advanced counter-drone capabilities at Enforce Tac 2026 through the RCWS320C-UAS, a remotely operated weapon station designed to protect military vehicles, forward bases, and fixed installations...

February 24, 2026
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Cybersecurity
R&D

Leonardo Trainees Join UK Cyber Exercise

Leonardo has successfully completed its first international deployment at the Defence Cyber Marvel, a major multinational cybersecurity exercise led by the UK Ministry of Defence. The company’s team of...

Anduril Lands $43M Rocket Motor Contract

The US Department of Defense has awarded Anduril Industries an additional $43.7 million to expand domestic production of solid rocket motors, a key component in modern munitions. This funding,...

February 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Russia Adds Shahed Modems to Molniya UAVs

Russia has reportedly begun installing mesh networking modems on its tactical drones to improve communication resilience and operational coordination. These systems link multiple unmanned platforms into a unified data-sharing...

February 24, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

GE, Kratos Win USAF Wingman Engine Deal

The US Air Force has awarded a contract to GE Aerospace and Kratos Defense to design the GEK1500 expendable engine, tailored for small unmanned combat aircraft and missile platforms....

Rolls-Royce Wins Merkava Power-Pack Deal

Rolls-Royce Solutions America has secured a $73.5-million contract to deliver power-pack kits for Israel’s Merkava main battle tanks. The agreement supports sustainment and lifecycle maintenance of Israel’s armored fleet,...

February 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

MQ-9B Gains Long-Range Naval Strike Role

General Atomics is adapting its MQ-9B SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian drones to carry long-range precision strike weapons such as JASSM and LRASM missiles. This capability will enable extended-range strike, maritime...

February 24, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Taiwan Plans 9 More Advanced SAM Systems

Taiwan’s planned acquisition of nine additional NASAMS air defense systems represents a major expansion of its layered air defense network. The systems will provide enhanced coverage of key radar...