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February 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

United States Pursues Next-Generation Sensors to Counter Hypersonic Weapons

The Defense Innovation Unit has launched a new push to harness commercial sensor innovation in countering ballistic and hypersonic missile threats. Its latest solicitation invites industry proposals for advanced...

February 12, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Naval Platforms

Sweden Partners With Naval Group to Strengthen Domestic Frigate Support

Sweden is moving toward establishing domestic maintenance capabilities for its next-generation frigates after Naval Group signed a cooperation agreement with Oresund Drydocks AB. The partnership will see Naval Group...

February 12, 2026
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Training and Simulation
Air Platforms

AIRO Wins $1.9M Contract to Enhance US Navy Coastal Defense Training

Variant 1 US naval aviation and ground-air integration training is set to receive a boost after AIRO’s training division secured a contract to support Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC)...

February 12, 2026
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New Product Launches
Land Platforms

Hanwha Establishes K9 Howitzer Support Hub in Romania

Variant 1 Hanwha Aerospace has commenced construction of a European production hub in Romania dedicated to manufacturing K9 self-propelled howitzers and K10 ammunition resupply vehicles. The new complex, designated...

Taiwan Boosts PAC-3 Inventory Through Surplus and Defense Funding

Taiwan is expanding its Patriot missile capabilities by utilizing excess procurement funds and drawing on a proposed NT$1.25 trillion ($40 billion) special defense allocation. Liberty Times reported that the...

February 12, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

South Korea Plans Persistent ISR Drone With Extended Endurance

Variant 1 GuRu Wireless, Uniquest Corporation, and Arion have formed a partnership to develop a drone platform tailored for persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions serving defense and...

February 12, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Communication and Electronics

Rune Selected for Anduril-Led Next-Generation US Army C2 Prototype

Variant 1 Rune Technologies has been selected to participate in Anduril’s $99.6-million Next-Generation Command and Control (NGC2) prototype program for the US Army, which is currently undergoing evaluation with...

February 12, 2026
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New Product Launches
Weapons and Munition

Ukraine Debuts ‘Sunray’ Laser System to Counter Drone Threats

In its ongoing efforts to counter aerial drone threats, Ukraine is deploying a low-cost laser weapon known as “Sunray.” The system is said to function without producing visible beams...

February 12, 2026
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Naval Platforms

US Navy Unveils Crewless Vessel Capable of 10,000-Nautical-Mile Voyage

The US Navy is moving further into autonomous maritime operations with a newly unveiled 190-foot (58-meter) steel ship built to function independently for months at a time. Developed by...

February 12, 2026
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Land Platforms

ROGUE-Fires System Adopts Autonomous Capability With Kodiak Technology

Kodiak AI is deploying its autonomous vehicle technology within the US Marine Corps, embedding its artificial intelligence-based driving system into the Corps’ Joint Light Tactical Vehicles. Central to the...