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February 13, 2026
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Land Platforms

Amphibious Combat Vehicle: Inside the United States Marine Corps’ Modern Battlefield Platform

Envision an armored platform moving directly from a naval vessel into coastal surf before driving inland under full protection. The Amphibious Combat Vehicle represents the latest step in amphibious...

February 13, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Spain Takes Delivery of First Airbus A400M Atlas Fitted With Indra InShield DIRCM

The Spanish Air and Space Force has received its first Airbus A400M Atlas outfitted with Indra’s InShield directed infrared countermeasures system, marking a milestone in fleet protection upgrades. The...

United States Army Expands Artillery Reach With Advanced Rocket-Assisted Munitions

At the United States Army Yuma Proving Ground, testing is underway on a rocket-assisted artillery round that could redefine the Army’s long-range firepower. The Next-Generation Rocket Assisted Projectile (NGRAP)...

February 13, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Communication and Electronics

Lockheed Martin and Fujitsu Seal Partnership on Japan’s AN/SPY-7 Program

Lockheed Martin has formalized Fujitsu Limited as a production partner for a key component of the SPY-7 radar antenna destined for Japan’s Aegis System Equipped Vessels (ASEV). The agreement...

February 13, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

United States Grants Six Deals to Accelerate Hypersonic Capabilities

The Joint Hypersonics Transition Office has awarded six industry contracts aimed at advancing next-generation hypersonic systems capable of flying at speeds greater than Mach 5. In partnership with the...

RTX BBN Technologies Drives Effort to Enable Secure 5G–Radar Spectrum Sharing

RTX BBN Technologies is leading a collaborative program aimed at enabling seamless spectrum sharing between 5G networks and mission-critical military radar systems. The Advanced Spectrum Coexistence Demonstration, sponsored by...

February 13, 2026
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R&D
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...