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US Army Awards Textron Prototype Deal for Loitering Munition

Textron Systems has secured a prototype contract to provide its Damocles loitering munition system under the US Army’s Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance initiative. The agreement calls for...

Norway Reveals New Deployable Containerized Command-and-Control Platform

Cyviz has introduced a container-based command-and-control system intended to enhance tactical coordination and speed up operational decisions in complex combat scenarios. Showcased at Exercise HEIMDALL, the platform combines modular...

February 27, 2026
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R&D
Land Platforms

Construction Kicks Off on Fourth Type 31 Frigate While Second Readies for Launch

At its Rosyth facility in Scotland, Babcock International has reached two major benchmarks in the Type 31 Inspiration-class frigate program for the Royal Navy. Steel was cut for HMS...

Poland’s FlyFocus Gains $5.3M to Boost ‘Made in Europe’ Drone Output

FlyFocus, a Poland-based developer of drones and avionics systems, has raised 4.5 million euros ($5.3 million) in its inaugural institutional investment round. Supported by Polish public and private venture...

Washington Greenlights $280M Radar Sale to Jordan

The United States Department of State has cleared a possible $280 million foreign military sale to Jordan for Ku-band Multi-Function Radio Frequency Systems and related support equipment. Jordan is...

February 27, 2026
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New Product Launches
Soldier Systems

Rheinmetall Debuts Networked System Uniting Troops, Sensors, and Drones

Rheinmetall is showcasing a new operational concept built on interconnected networking technologies designed to link combat units, supporting forces, and distributed sensor assets for quicker, more coordinated responses in...

Leidos Small Cruise Missile Officially Named AGM-190A by US Air Force

United States Air Force has assigned the designation AGM-190A to Leidos’ Small Cruise Missile, formally acknowledging it as a fielded stand-off precision strike system. Known as “Black Arrow,” the...

February 27, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Naval Platforms

New Joint Venture Created by Fincantieri, Navantia for Patrol Corvette Program

Fincantieri and Navantia have formalized plans to establish a joint venture for the European Patrol Corvette program, signing a memorandum of understanding to advance the multinational initiative. The EPC...

February 27, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Army Expands Purchase of Switchblade Loitering Munitions From AeroVironment

The United States Army has awarded AeroVironment a $186 million contract for additional Switchblade 600 and 300 loitering munitions. The order is part of a broader 2024 framework contract...

February 26, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Turkish Navy Inducts Sancar Armed Unmanned Surface Vessel into Service

The Turkish Navy has commissioned the Sancar armed unmanned surface vehicle, marking a significant step forward in its unmanned naval operations strategy. Developed through a partnership between Havelsan and...