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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,...

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...