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February 7, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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Marines Unveil First NDAA-Compliant Drone Produced Using 3D Printing

The U.S. Marine Corps has successfully developed a low-cost, 3D-printed first-person-view drone that is easy to assemble, operationally deployable, and compliant with national security regulations. The drone, designated HANX,...

February 7, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Babcock, Aselsan in Talks on Electronic Warfare Training Capability for RAF

UK defense company Babcock International and Turkey’s Aselsan have signed an agreement to jointly assess options for supporting the Royal Air Force’s future electronic warfare training capability. The collaboration...

February 6, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Columbia-Class Submarine: America’s Next-Generation Nuclear Deterrent

Hidden beneath the oceans and far from public view, America’s next-generation strategic deterrent is steadily taking form. The Columbia-class submarine is being built to replace the Ohio-class fleet and...

February 6, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Elbit to Equip Israel’s CH-53K Fleet With Locally Developed Systems

Israel has awarded Elbit Systems a $130 million contract to integrate indigenous aviation systems on its future CH-53K Pereh heavy-lift helicopters. The deal, managed by the Defense Procurement Directorate,...

February 6, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Czech Republic Advances Plan to Replace Pandur II Fleet With 250+ Vehicles

The Czech Republic is advancing plans to acquire more than 250 new armored personnel carriers to replace its aging Pandur II 8×8 fleet, with Tatra Defence Vehicle’s domestically developed...

February 6, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Babcock, Aselsan Explore Electronic Warfare Training Solution for RAF

UK-based Babcock International and Turkey’s Aselsan have agreed to jointly examine solutions to support the Royal Air Force’s future electronic warfare (EW) training requirements. The collaboration will explore a...

February 6, 2026
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Air Platforms
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USCG Inducts 18th Mission-Ready HC-130J Surveillance Aircraft

The US Coast Guard has taken delivery of its 18th HC-130J aircraft at L3Harris Integrated Mission Systems in Waco, Texas. Designated CGNR 2018, the long-range surveillance platform was converted...

February 6, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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Teledyne FLIR Rolls Out Enhanced Ranger Radars With Faster Performance

Teledyne FLIR has significantly enhanced its advanced Ranger radar, delivering major gains in detection speed, range, and accuracy to support high-priority mission requirements. The upgrades focus on the widely...

February 6, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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US Navy Modernizes MK 38 CIWS With First Caliber Upgrade in 30 Years

The US Navy’s iconic MK 38 close-in weapon system is undergoing its fourth major evolution, marking its first caliber upgrade in more than 30 years. The new MK 38...

February 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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Ohio Startup Scales Drone Production to Meet US Military Demand

Ohio-based defence startup Agilis Air has launched pre-manufacturing of low-cost unmanned aerial systems to help address a widening shortfall in US military drone supply, as demand from the Department...