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February 25, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

UAE EDGE, Safran Partner on Smart Weapons

Meanwhile, EDGE Group of the UAE has partnered with France’s Safran Electronics & Defense to jointly develop next-generation smart weapons. The collaboration combines industrial manufacturing scale with advanced navigation...

February 25, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

BAE Targets Scalable Counter-Drone Systems

BAE Systems is also exploring partnerships focused on low-cost, mass-producible counter-drone interceptors. By collaborating with technology startups, the company aims to accelerate development of affordable missile solutions that can...

February 25, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

BAE Delivers 100,000th APKWS Kit

BAE Systems reached a major milestone with the delivery of its 100,000th Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System unit. The laser-guided kit transforms unguided rockets into precision munitions, offering cost-effective...

February 25, 2026
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

Germany Unveils Close-Range Drone Defense

Germany’s Mehler Protection has introduced a new vehicle-mounted counter-drone system designed to neutralize UAV threats at close range. Integrating sensors, effectors, and fire-control logic, the system provides layered protection...

February 25, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Sweden Selects Spain’s Freire for Naval Ships

Spain’s Freire Shipyard has secured a contract to build four naval support vessels for Sweden, enhancing maritime logistics in extreme environments. The vessels are optimized for icy waters and...

February 25, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

US Army Plans Black Hawk Upgrade to 2050

The US Army has issued a request for industry feedback to evaluate the feasibility of extending the service life of its UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter fleet beyond 2050 through...

February 24, 2026
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Soldier Systems
New Product Launches

Rheinmetall Debuts Lighter Helmet, Armor

Rheinmetall has introduced a new generation combat helmet and modular body armor system designed to enhance troop protection while reducing physical burden. The equipment features lightweight composite materials, improved...

February 24, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Taiwan Plans Purchase of 9 More SAM Systems

Taiwan plans to procure additional NASAMS air defense systems to reinforce its national air defense architecture. The new deployments will strengthen protection around key military installations, radar sites, and...

February 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

General Atomics Arms MQ-9B for Naval Strike

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is upgrading its MQ-9B drone platform to carry long-range strike weapons, allowing missions to be conducted from significantly greater stand-off distances. The integration of advanced...

Rolls-Royce Wins $73.5M Merkava Engine Deal

Rolls-Royce Solutions America has secured a $73.5-million contract to deliver power-pack kits to support Israel’s Merkava main battle tank fleet. The agreement, funded through foreign military sales, focuses on...