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March 3, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Teledyne, MSubs Target UK Navy Programs

Teledyne Marine and UK-based MSubs have signed an agreement to jointly pursue autonomous maritime solutions for the Royal Navy. The collaboration integrates unmanned vehicle platforms, sensors, autonomy software, and...

February 27, 2026
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Naval Platforms

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 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 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 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 20, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Firm Unveils AI Air Defense System

ARCYN Defense has secured new institutional funding to advance development of a next-generation air defense system powered by edge AI. The US-based firm is building a prototype designed to...

February 19, 2026
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Cybersecurity

Indra, Leonardo Expand Cyber Partnership

Indra Group and Leonardo have formalized a partnership to advance cyber defense capabilities and expand their footprint in European and NATO markets. Signed in Rome, the agreement focuses on...

February 18, 2026
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Air Platforms

Aviation, Surveillance Collaboration Launched by Saab and Ukraine Partner

Saab of Sweden has partnered with Joint Stock Company Ukrainian Defense Industry (JS UDI) through a newly signed memorandum of understanding focused on aviation and aerial surveillance. The announcement...

February 17, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Safran, BEL to Build HAMMER in India

India and France have agreed to form a joint venture between Safran and Bharat Electronics Limited to manufacture the HAMMER precision-guided weapon in India. The 50:50 partnership will establish...

February 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

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...