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February 18, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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US Army Receives 3 Millionth Mortar Fuze From L3Harris

Demonstrating sustained manufacturing momentum, L3Harris Technologies has handed over its three-millionth M734A1 mortar fuze to the US Army. The NATO-standard fuze supports 60mm, 81mm, and 120mm mortar shells, offering...

February 18, 2026
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Land Platforms
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120-kW System to Strengthen Tactical Vehicle Capabilities

The US Army is receiving a boost in deployable energy through a vehicle-based power generation kit developed by Michigan Technological University. Engineered by APS LABS, the system operates at...

February 18, 2026
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Soldier Systems
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Taiwan Conducts Weapons Testing During Combat Exercise

Taiwan’s Army has announced an upcoming live-fire training exercise to evaluate troop performance and integrate new weapons into operational service. Preparations involve ammunition audits, maintenance procedures, and community coordination....

February 18, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Israel Introduces Next-Gen Arrow 4 Interceptor

Israel Aerospace Industries has initiated real-world firing tests of its Arrow 4 interceptor, taking a key step toward strengthening defenses against hypersonic missiles. The jointly developed Israeli-American system integrates...

February 17, 2026
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Land Platforms
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South Korea Unveils Next-Gen Tank APS

Hanwha Systems unveiled a new Active Protection System (APS) at the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh. Designed to defend armored vehicles, the APS can intercept threats such as...

February 17, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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Kuwait Launches First Local Ammo Factory

Kuwait has inaugurated the Nayef Light Ammunition Factory, marking its first domestic ammunition production facility. The ceremony was led by Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. Built to...

February 17, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

CJADC2: Linking Forces Across Modern Battlespace

CJADC2 is the US Department of Defense’s framework for linking sensors, commanders, and weapons across air, land, sea, space, and cyberspace domains. Expanding upon JADC2, it extends connectivity to...

February 16, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

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 16, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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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
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US Army Tests Apache With Anti-Drone Round

The US Army has conducted live-fire testing of an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter equipped with the new 30×113mm XM1225 Aviation Proximity Explosive round, developed to counter unmanned aircraft systems...