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February 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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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 20, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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US Firm Unveils AI-Driven Air Defense System

ARCYN Defense is developing a next-generation air defense solution powered by edge AI and kinetic strike technology. The system focuses on delivering fast, accurate, and affordable interception capabilities. Using...

February 19, 2026
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Cybersecurity
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Cybersecurity Alliance Between Indra and Leonardo Eyes International Markets

Spain’s Indra Group and Italy-based Leonardo have entered into a memorandum of understanding aimed at advancing cyber defense cooperation and increasing their reach in Europe, NATO member states, and...

February 18, 2026
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Air Platforms
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MoU Signed to Boost Aviation and ISR Projects Between Saab and Ukraine

Saab and Joint Stock Company Ukrainian Defense Industry (JS UDI) have formalized plans to cooperate on aviation and airborne surveillance projects. The understanding, announced during a security forum in...

February 17, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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Safran, BEL to Build HAMMER Weapons in India

Safran and Bharat Electronics Limited will establish a 50:50 joint venture to produce the HAMMER (AASM) precision-guided munition in India. The initiative supports India’s self-reliance goals and will supply...

February 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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German-Ukrainian JV to Scale AI Drone Output

US-German autonomy software firm Auterion and Ukraine’s Airlogix have formed Auterion Airlogix Joint Venture GmbH to produce AI-guided unmanned aerial systems. Announced at the Munich Security Conference with senior...

February 13, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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Lockheed, Fujitsu Partner on Japan SPY-7 Radar

Lockheed Martin has formalized Fujitsu Limited as a supplier for a key component of Japan’s Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV) SPY-7 radar antenna. The agreement includes the first purchase...

February 12, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Sweden, Naval Group Partner on Frigate Support

Sweden is taking significant steps toward domestic sustainment of its future frigate fleet after Naval Group entered into a partnership with Oresund Drydocks AB to create a national maintenance...

February 12, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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Rune Joins Anduril US Army C2 Program

Rune Technologies has joined Anduril Industries in supporting the US Army’s $99.6 million Next-Generation Command and Control (NGC2) prototype, currently tested with the 4th Infantry Division. Rune contributes its...

February 11, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Sweden Plans CV90 Life-Extension Program

Sweden has signed a pre-design contract worth 335 million kronor ($37.8 million) with HB Utveckling AB—a BAE Systems Hagglunds and Bofors joint venture—to initiate a life-extension program for all...