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February 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Greek Navy to Integrate Camcopter S-100 UAVs on Upcoming FDI Frigates

Greece’s Hellenic Navy has selected Schiebel’s Camcopter S-100 unmanned air system for deployment aboard its trio of French-built FDI-class frigates. While the terms of the procurement have not been...

February 16, 2026
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European Nations Initiate Joint 500+ Km One-Way Strike Drone Program

Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Poland, and Sweden have agreed to collaborate on the development of a cost-effective long-range loitering munition with a strike radius exceeding 500 kilometers. The...

February 16, 2026
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Ukraine Broadens Digital Arms Marketplace as Ground Robots Enter Commercial Sale

Ukraine has broadened its digital defense procurement system by enabling military units to order ground robotic systems directly through the DOT Chain Defence marketplace. This move enhances battlefield automation...

February 16, 2026
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Air Platforms

USAF Selects Shield AI’s Hivemind Autonomy for CCA YFQ-44A Program

Shield AI has been selected by the US Air Force (USAF) to deliver mission autonomy software for a prototype drone in the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. Its Hivemind...

February 16, 2026
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R&D
Naval Platforms

General Dynamics Begins Construction of US Navy’s 8th John Lewis-Class Tanker

At its San Diego facility, General Dynamics NASSCO has begun construction of the US Navy’s eighth John Lewis-class replenishment oiler with the keel laying of the future USNS Ruth...

February 16, 2026
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R&D
Air Platforms

‘CA-1 Europa’ Drone Set to Receive AI-Powered Intelligence Upgrade From HENSOLDT

Two German defense firms have joined forces to redefine Europe’s upcoming uncrewed combat aircraft as a highly autonomous, multi-domain intelligence platform. Helsing’s CA-1 Europa drone will be equipped with...

February 15, 2026
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New Product Launches
Naval Platforms

Australia Announces $2.8B First Phase Funding for Nuclear Submarine Infrastructure

The government of Australia has committed 3.9 billion Australian dollars (around $2.8 billion) as an initial funding allocation for a new nuclear submarine construction facility under the AUKUS trilateral...

Slovakia Agrees to Deliver SAM-120 Mortars to Azerbaijan

Slovakia has signed a framework deal to provide Azerbaijan with its locally produced SAM-120 self-propelled mortar systems, according to Pravda. The agreement was formalized during the World Defense Show...

February 13, 2026
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R&D
Communication and Electronics

Elbit Systems Wins $100M+ Deals to Modernize Israel Defense Forces Digital Infrastructure

Elbit Systems has secured contracts valued at $100 million to modernize the digital infrastructure of the Israel Defense Forces, supporting its shift to a fifth-generation tactical cyber architecture. The...

Malaysia Set to Induct Naval Strike Missile in March, Phasing Out Exocet

Malaysia will take delivery of Norway’s domestically produced Naval Strike Missile in March as it phases out the Royal Malaysian Navy’s aging Exocet MM40 Block 2 stock, which has...