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February 11, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Taiwan Tests Mighty Hornet IV Drone

Taiwan’s NCSIST and US firm Kratos have successfully completed integration testing of the Mighty Hornet IV attack UAV, validating the payload and mission systems without requiring redesign. The milestone...

February 10, 2026
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Land Platforms

Norway, UK Advance Armoured Vehicle R&D

Norway and the United Kingdom have signed the research and development agreement for the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System program, advancing toward potential procurement of Patria’s 6×6 armored vehicles....

February 10, 2026
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Air Platforms

Saab Plans APKWS for Gripen Jets

Saab is assessing the integration of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) onto its JAS 39 Gripen fighter as a cost-effective response to drone threats. Drawing lessons from...

February 10, 2026
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Air Platforms

Eurofighter Gets Aero Enhancement Kit

Eurofighter and NETMA have agreed to develop and certify an Aerodynamic Modification Kit for the Typhoon, designed to streamline integration of new weapons and external stores. The kit includes...

February 9, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Red Cat Debuts Armed Multi-Role USV

US defense company Red Cat Holdings is expanding its footprint in maritime autonomy with the introduction of the V7, a 7.8-meter expeditionary unmanned surface vessel engineered for long-range kinetic...

February 7, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

US Marine Corps 3D-Printed FPV Drone (HANX)

The US Marine Corps has approved its first NDAA-compliant 3D-printed first-person-view drone, known as HANX, developed by Sgt. Henry David Volpe. Approved by Naval Air Systems Command, the low-cost...

February 6, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Teledyne FLIR Debuts Faster Ranger Radars

Teledyne FLIR has upgraded its Ranger R8-3DX and R20SS radars with faster rotation speeds and improved detection coverage, strengthening counter-drone, border security, and force protection missions.

February 6, 2026
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Air Platforms

Elbit to Modernize Israel’s CH-53K Fleet

Israel has awarded Elbit Systems a $130-million contract to integrate domestically developed avionics, electronic warfare systems, and missile defense suites onto 12 CH-53K Pereh helicopters. The aircraft, acquired through...

February 6, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Columbia-Class: Stealth and Strategic Power

The Columbia-class submarine is set to replace the Ohio-class fleet as the cornerstone of US nuclear deterrence. The Navy plans to build 12 ballistic missile submarines at a procurement...

February 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

India Opens 5th-Gen Fighter Bid to Industry

India has shortlisted three industrial consortia to develop prototypes for its Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), excluding Hindustan Aeronautics Limited from a major aircraft development program for the first...