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February 25, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Spain’s Freire Wins Swedish Contract for Four Extreme-Condition Support Vessels

Spain-based Freire Shipyard has secured a deal with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to deliver four naval support ships tailored for icy environments and extreme weather, bolstering Sweden’s maritime...

February 25, 2026
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New Product Launches
Land Platforms

Germany Debuts Next-Generation Close-Range Anti-Drone Defense for Military Vehicles

Mehler Protection of Germany is enhancing armored vehicle survivability with a newly developed counter-drone system engineered to eliminate aerial threats during their approach phase. The SCILT solution is tailored...

February 25, 2026
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Air Platforms

BAE Systems Reaches Milestone With 100,000 APKWS Laser-Guidance Units Supplied

BAE Systems has reached a key production benchmark with the delivery of its 100,000th Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser-guidance kit. In continuous full-rate production for more than...

February 25, 2026
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Land Platforms

BAE Systems Targets Modular Anti-Drone Solutions in Strategic Collaboration

BAE Systems is adapting to the accelerating demands of drone warfare by exploring a collaboration aimed at producing low-cost, scalable interceptor missiles instead of relying solely on bespoke air...

February 25, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Missile & Missile Defence

EDGE of UAE Teams Up With Safran of France to Advance Precision Weapon Systems

The UAE’s EDGE Group has partnered with France-based Safran Electronics & Defense in a move aimed at transforming the smart weapons market through a blend of industrial-scale production and...

February 24, 2026
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R&D
Cybersecurity

Leonardo Trainees Join First Overseas Drill at UK-Hosted Defence Cyber Marvel

Leonardo has marked its inaugural international deployment at Defence Cyber Marvel, a large-scale cyber defense drill organized by the UK Ministry of Defence. An 11-member apprentice team from Leonardo’s...

February 24, 2026
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R&D
Unmanned Systems

Russia Fits Molniya Suicide Drones With Shahed Communication Modems

Russia has begun integrating Shahed mesh networking modems into its Molniya tactical drones in an effort to strengthen operational coordination against Ukraine. The update was revealed by Serhii Beskrestnov,...

February 24, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

General Atomics Unveils YFQ-42A Loyal Wingman Prototype ‘Dark Merlin’

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. has officially named its YFQ-42A autonomous aircraft “Dark Merlin” as part of its bid for the United States Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft program....

February 24, 2026
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Air Platforms

GE Aerospace and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Win USAF Deal for Disposable Loyal Wingman Powerplant

The United States Air Force has selected GE Aerospace and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions for a $12.4 million contract to create an advanced expendable propulsion system for small...

February 24, 2026
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R&D
Naval Platforms

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace to Modernize Norway’s Skjold-Class Missile Boats

Norway has contracted Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace for about 400 million kroner ($42 million) to enhance the combat capabilities of the Royal Norwegian Navy’s Skjold-class fast attack vessels. The...