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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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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...

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...

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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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...

February 13, 2026
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R&D
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...

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...

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...

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 12, 2026
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R&D
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...