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February 16, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Akeron Missile: Europe’s Tactical Strike Guide

Developed by MBDA from the MMP and MHT programs, the Akeron missile family represents a fifth-generation, network-enabled precision strike system. Consolidated under the Akeron brand in 2022, it includes...

February 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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US Seeks Sensors to Counter Hypersonic Threats

The US Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has issued a solicitation seeking commercially developed sensing and seeker technologies to enhance national defense against ballistic missiles and hypersonic glide vehicles. The...

February 13, 2026
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Amphibious Combat Vehicle: USMC Capability Guide

The Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) is an advanced eight-wheeled armored platform developed for the US Marine Corps to conduct ship-to-shore and inland combat operations. Designed to replace the aging...

February 13, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

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 12, 2026
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Munich Startup Tests Private Hypersonic Missile

Hypersonica has completed the first flight test of a privately developed European hypersonic missile, achieving speeds beyond Mach 6 and a range exceeding 300 kilometers. The Munich-based startup reported...

February 12, 2026
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USMC ROGUE-Fires Gains Driverless Capability

Kodiak AI is integrating its “Kodiak Driver” autonomous system into US Marine Corps joint light tactical vehicles, including the Remotely Operated Ground Unit for Expeditionary Fires (ROGUE-Fires). This AI-enabled...

February 12, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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US Navy Unveils 10,000-NM Crewless Vessel

The US Navy is advancing unmanned maritime capabilities with the introduction of the “Liberty Class,” a 190-foot steel autonomous ship developed by Boston-based Blue Water Autonomy. Designed for extended...

February 12, 2026
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South Korea Develops Long-Endurance ISR Drone

GuRu Wireless, Uniquest Corporation, and Arion are collaborating to develop a drone system capable of sustained ISR missions in South Korea. The initiative integrates Arion’s autonomy software with GuRu’s...

February 11, 2026
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Naval Group, Thales Expand AI Naval Combat Work

Artificial intelligence is becoming central to France’s defense industrial policy, particularly in naval combat system development. Naval Group has acquired a 20-percent stake in cortAIx France, Thales’ AI-focused defense...

February 11, 2026
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Europe’s AAM Receives Advanced Guidance Upgrade

Spain’s Indra is advancing a major upgrade to the Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile by redesigning its datalink architecture. The modernization seeks to extend communication range between the missile and...