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February 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Greek Navy Picks S-100 for FDI Frigates

The Hellenic Navy has acquired Schiebel’s Camcopter S-100 unmanned air systems for deployment aboard its new FDI frigates, beginning with HS Kimon. Additional systems will equip HS Nearchos and...

February 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Europe Launches 500km+ One-Way Drone Project

Defense ministers from Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Poland, and Sweden have signed a letter of intent under the European Long-range Strike Approach (ELSA) to develop a low-cost loitering...

February 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Ukraine Expands Digital Market for Ground Robots

Ukraine has expanded its DOT Chain Defence digital marketplace to allow frontline units to directly procure ground robotic systems. Previously limited to specific programs, unmanned ground vehicles for evacuation,...

February 16, 2026
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Air Platforms

USAF Selects Shield AI Hivemind for YFQ-44A

The US Air Force has selected Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software for integration into Anduril’s YFQ-44A “Fury” drone under the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) Increment 1 program. Hivemind will...

February 16, 2026
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Naval Platforms

General Dynamics Lays Keel for 8th USN Tanker

General Dynamics NASSCO has laid the keel for the US Navy’s eighth John Lewis-class replenishment oiler, USNS Ruth Bader Ginsburg (T-AO 212), at its San Diego shipyard. Named after...

February 16, 2026
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Air Platforms

CA-1 Europa Drone Gets HENSOLDT AI Boost

A collaboration between German defense firms Helsing and HENSOLDT is transforming Europe’s next-generation uncrewed combat aircraft into a highly autonomous, intelligence-driven platform. The Munich-based Helsing is developing the CA-1...

February 15, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Australia Commits $2.8B to Nuclear Sub Hub

Australia has announced an initial AU$3.9 billion investment toward building nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS pact with the United States and Britain. The facility at Osborne near Adelaide will...

February 13, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Slovakia to Deliver SAM-120 Mortars to Baku

Slovakia has signed a framework agreement to supply Azerbaijan with 96 SAM-120 self-propelled mortar systems, with options for up to 300 units. Valued at 210 million euros, the deal...

February 13, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Elbit Wins $100M+ IDF Network Upgrade Deals

Elbit Systems has secured $100 million in contracts to deliver digitization and networking solutions for the Israel Defense Forces as they transition to a fifth-generation tactical cyber network. The...

February 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Malaysia to Receive Naval Strike Missiles

Malaysia is set to receive Norway’s Naval Strike Missile (NSM) in March as part of a phased modernization plan to replace its Exocet MM40 Block 2 inventory. Developed by...