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February 25, 2026
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Air Platforms
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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
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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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 24, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
New Product Launches

Rheinmetall Unveils Smart Counter-Drone Gun

Rheinmetall showcased its RCWS320C-UAS counter-drone weapon at Enforce Tac 2026, highlighting its ability to defend vehicles and bases against UAV swarms. The remotely operated system integrates sensors, automated targeting,...

Anduril Wins $43M to Expand Rocket Motor Output

The US Department of Defense awarded Anduril additional funding to expand solid rocket motor production. The investment aims to address supply chain bottlenecks, increase missile manufacturing capacity, and strengthen...

February 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Russia Fits Molniya Drones With Shahed Modems

Russia has begun integrating mesh communication modems into its drones, enabling networked operations and improved data sharing. Additionally, Shahed drones are being adapted to carry FPV drones, increasing strike...

February 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

General Atomics Names YFQ-42A ‘Dark Merlin’

General Atomics named its CCA drone “Dark Merlin,” reflecting speed and agility. Designed as a loyal wingman, the aircraft will operate alongside fighter jets, providing combat support through autonomous...

February 24, 2026
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Air Platforms
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GE, Kratos Power USAF Expendable Wingman

The US Air Force awarded GE Aerospace and Kratos a contract to design an affordable, high-performance engine for unmanned combat aircraft. The GEK1500 will support scalable production while improving...

February 24, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Kongsberg to Modernize Skjold Fast-Attack Fleet

Norway has awarded Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace a contract worth approximately 400 million Norwegian krone to upgrade the combat management systems of the Royal Norwegian Navy’s Skjold-class fast attack...

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...