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February 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Naval Group Starts Trials of 4th Barracuda

Naval Group has launched initial sea trials of De Grasse, the fourth Barracuda-class nuclear-powered submarine for the French Navy. These trials aim to validate performance, safety, and operational readiness...

February 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Turkey to Sell Armed Patrol Boats in SE Asia

Turkey will export two armored and weaponized multi-purpose patrol boats to a Southeast Asian nation, marking a strategic expansion of its naval defense exports. Delivered jointly by Bay Galata...

February 26, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Battelle Wins $93M US Biodefense Deal

Battelle has secured a major STEP 2.0 contract from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency to lead a biological threat mitigation initiative valued at up to $93.3 million. The program...

February 25, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...