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February 27, 2026
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Land Platforms

Babcock Builds 4th Type 31 Frigate

Babcock has reached key construction milestones in the UK Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigate program, initiating steel cutting for HMS Bulldog and completing assembly of HMS Active. Using a...

February 27, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Norway Reveals Mobile C2 in Container Format

Norwegian company Cyviz has unveiled a containerized command-and-control system designed to enhance real-time battlefield decision-making. Introduced during Exercise HEIMDALL, the platform integrates modular architecture, immersive visualization tools, and control...

February 27, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Textron Wins US Army Loitering Munition Deal

Textron Systems has entered a prototype agreement with the US Army to supply its Damocles loitering munition under the Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance program. The system will...

February 26, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Germany Procures ELCAN Specter DR Sights

Germany’s procurement of customized Specter DR weapon sights supports its soldier modernization program by enhancing close-quarters and mid-range targeting capability. The initiative aligns with a broader European trend toward...

February 26, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Quantum Systems Launches ‘MANDRILL’ UGV

Quantum Systems introduced the MANDRILL unmanned ground vehicle, designed for intelligence, logistics, and battlefield support missions. Featuring advanced autonomy and modular payloads, the system enhances operational flexibility while reducing...

February 26, 2026
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Air Platforms

Pratt & Whitney Invests $200M in Georgia

Pratt & Whitney’s $200 million investment in its Columbus, Georgia, facility will significantly expand production capacity for advanced aircraft engines. The upgrade supports rising global demand for both military...

February 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Turkish Navy Inducts Sancar Armed USV

The Turkish Navy has commissioned the Sancar armed unmanned surface vehicle, enhancing its autonomous maritime warfare capabilities. Featuring advanced autonomy, modular payload integration, and network-centric operations, Sancar supports surveillance,...

February 26, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

IDF Deploys AI Experts for Battlefield Intel

The Israel Defense Forces have deployed 20 newly trained artificial intelligence specialists to embed advanced data-processing capabilities across operational units. Their mission is to transform vast intelligence datasets into...

February 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Fassmer Wins German Navy Training Ship Deal

Germany has contracted Fassmer to construct four training vessels for the German Navy, strengthening maritime education and operational preparedness. These platforms will support survival training and seamanship instruction, enabling...

February 26, 2026
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Land Platforms

South 8, 3ME Develop Arctic Military Battery

South 8 Technologies and 3ME Technology have partnered to develop a next-generation lithium-ion battery optimized for Arctic defense operations. By combining LiGas cell chemistry with EdgeVOLT cold-weather storage systems,...