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February 11, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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Taiwan, Kratos Test Mighty Hornet IV Drone

Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST), in partnership with US-based Kratos, has successfully completed ground testing of the Mighty Hornet IV attack UAV. The evaluation validated...

February 11, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Boeing Wins USAF C-17A Flight Deck Upgrade

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a contract to modernize the C-17A Globemaster III flight deck, ensuring the long-serving strategic airlifter remains operationally relevant for decades. The program...

February 11, 2026
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Taiwan Cancels C-130H Upgrade, Eyes C-130J Buy

Taiwan’s Air Force has decided to purchase 10 new C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from the United States, scrapping earlier plans to upgrade its aging C-130H fleet. Officials determined that...

February 10, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Norway, UK Deepen CAVS Program Cooperation

Norway and the UK signed an R&D agreement under the multinational CAVS initiative, paving the way for potential procurement of Patria 6×6 armored vehicles. The program, launched in 2020,...

February 10, 2026
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Saab Plans APKWS Rockets for Gripen vs Drones

Saab is studying the integration of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) onto its JAS 39 Gripen C and Gripen E fighters as an affordable counter-drone capability. Lessons...

February 10, 2026
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Eurofighter Typhoon Gets Aero Upgrade Kit

Eurofighter and NETMA have initiated development of an Aerodynamic Modification Kit (AMK) to enhance Typhoon performance and accelerate integration of advanced weapons. The kit incorporates leading-edge extensions, enlarged flaperons,...

February 9, 2026
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Red Cat Unveils Multi-Role USV With Strike Capability

US defense technology company Red Cat Holdings is accelerating its expansion into maritime autonomy with the development of the V7, an expeditionary unmanned surface vessel designed for long-range kinetic...

February 7, 2026
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Marines Unveil First NDAA-Compliant Drone Produced Using 3D Printing

The U.S. Marine Corps has successfully developed a low-cost, 3D-printed first-person-view drone that is easy to assemble, operationally deployable, and compliant with national security regulations. The drone, designated HANX,...

February 6, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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Teledyne FLIR Rolls Out Enhanced Ranger Radars With Faster Performance

Teledyne FLIR has significantly enhanced its advanced Ranger radar, delivering major gains in detection speed, range, and accuracy to support high-priority mission requirements. The upgrades focus on the widely...

February 6, 2026
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Elbit to Equip Israel’s CH-53K Fleet With Locally Developed Systems

Israel has awarded Elbit Systems a $130 million contract to integrate indigenous aviation systems on its future CH-53K Pereh heavy-lift helicopters. The deal, managed by the Defense Procurement Directorate,...