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February 25, 2026
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Air Platforms

US Army to Upgrade Black Hawks for 2050+

The US Army is exploring a commercially driven midlife overhaul for its UH-60M Black Hawk fleet to keep the helicopters operational beyond 2050. Under a proposed plan, industry would...

February 24, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Rheinmetall Reveals Lighter Combat Gear

Rheinmetall has unveiled a new lightweight combat helmet and modular body armor system, designed to improve soldier protection while reducing fatigue. The equipment offers configurable protection levels, improved comfort,...

February 24, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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...

February 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

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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Land 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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Naval Platforms

Kongsberg to Modernize Skjold-Class Fleet

Norway has awarded Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace a contract worth approximately 400 million Norwegian krone to modernize the combat systems aboard the Royal Norwegian Navy’s Skjold-class fast attack vessels....

February 24, 2026
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Air Platforms

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....

February 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

YFQ-42A Loyal Wingman Named ‘Dark Merlin’

General Atomics has selected the name Dark Merlin for its YFQ-42A unmanned aircraft developed under the US Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft program. Designed to operate alongside manned fighter...

February 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

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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Missile & Missile Defence

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,...