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February 12, 2026
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Land Platforms

Hanwha Opens K9 Howitzer Hub in Romania

Hanwha Aerospace has begun construction of its H-ACE Europe facility in Petrești, Romania, to produce K9 self-propelled howitzers and K10 ammunition resupply vehicles under a 2024 contract. Spanning 181,000...

February 5, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Slovakia Debuts New Combat Gear, Rifles

The Slovak Armed Forces have commenced a comprehensive soldier modernization effort featuring the rollout of the M25 “Vzor 25” combat uniform and the adoption of new domestically produced small...

February 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

Singapore Certifies Automated MRTT Refueling

Singapore achieved full certification of automatic air-to-air refueling capability on its Airbus A330 MRTT fleet, becoming the first operator globally to validate day-and-night automated refueling operations. Certification granted by...

February 4, 2026
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Air Platforms

C-390 Millennium Enters South Korean Service

Embraer has completed final assembly and rolled out the Republic of Korea Air Force’s first C-390 Millennium transport aircraft, marking a key milestone in Seoul’s Large Transport Aircraft initiative....

February 2, 2026
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

DARPA Trials Robotic Medical System for Battlefield Wound Treatment

DARPA is developing an innovative robotic medical system capable of navigating within the human body to detect traumatic injuries and provide immediate treatment, giving wounded soldiers a greater chance...

January 30, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

UK Reveals Baby Raptor High-Speed Interceptors

The United Kingdom is advancing its approach to countering modern aerial threats with the unveiling of Baby Raptor and Raptor XL, two high-speed interceptor concepts developed by London Defence...

January 30, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Hybrid Drone Propulsion Breaks Cover in Israel

Elbit Systems has partnered with Israeli startup Lowental Hybrid to integrate what the companies describe as the world’s first “true hybrid” propulsion system into Elbit’s unmanned aerial vehicles. Under...

January 29, 2026
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Air Platforms

General Atomics Introduces New Maritime Aircraft

General Atomics AeroTec Systems has introduced the Do228 NXT, a modernized aircraft tailored for fast-evolving maritime surveillance and border security missions. Designed to perform reliably in demanding and austere...

January 29, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Automated Tracking Added to Russia’s SHORAD

Russia has expanded its air defense capabilities with the introduction of the Zubr short-range air defense system, designed to counter emerging airborne threats such as drones and low-flying aircraft....

January 29, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Japan Fields Torpedo-Launched Undersea Drone

Japan has strengthened its maritime defense posture with the addition of a new unmanned underwater vehicle to the Maritime Self-Defense Force’s growing inventory of autonomous systems. Publicly showcased by...