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February 16, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Akeron: Europe’s Next Tactical Missile

The MBDA Akeron missile family has evolved into a fifth-generation, network-enabled precision strike system designed for complex battlefields. Originating from the MMP and MHT programs, the Akeron MP and...

Estonia Orders 12 More Caesar Guns

Estonia has signed a contract with France and KNDS for 12 additional Caesar 155mm self-propelled howitzers. The new systems will equip the 3rd self-propelled artillery battalion under the Estonian...

February 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Germany, Ukraine Form AI Drone JV

US-German firm Auterion and Ukraine’s Airlogix have formed a joint venture to produce AI-guided drones for Ukraine and allied nations. Established with backing from Berlin and Kyiv, the partnership...

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,...

February 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

US Seeks New Sensors for Hypersonic Defense

Seeking to modernize US missile defense sensing, DIU is inviting industry to submit commercially derived detection and tracking technologies suitable for interceptors and low Earth orbit platforms. The call...

RTX BBN Tests 5G, Radar Spectrum Sharing

BBN Technologies has been selected to head a multi-partner initiative focused on real-time spectrum coordination between 5G infrastructure and defense radar operations. Sponsored by the DoD and National Spectrum...

February 13, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Awards Six Hypersonic Tech Contracts

Through its S²MARTS OTA framework, JHTO has contracted six organizations to mature technologies critical to sustained hypersonic flight. The awards focus on solving thermal management, maneuverability, and precision targeting...

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...

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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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...