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February 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms

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

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

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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Naval Platforms

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

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

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

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

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...

February 25, 2026
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Land Platforms

Germany Unveils Anti-Drone Vehicle Shield

Germany’s Mehler Protection has introduced SCILT, a vehicle-integrated counter-drone system built to defeat close-range unmanned threats. Designed to counter FPV drones, loitering munitions, and kamikaze systems, the platform embeds...

February 25, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Sweden Selects Freire for 4 Naval Ships

Sweden has contracted Spain’s Freire Shipyard to build four naval support vessels designed for icy and harsh-weather operations. The 47-meter ships will carry 16 crew, operate for up to...