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February 21, 2026
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Leading European Military Nations Roll Out Affordable Air Defense Initiative

Europe’s five foremost military powers announced on Friday a collaborative program aimed at swiftly producing affordable drones, underscoring the strategic shift in warfare driven by lessons from Ukraine. Officials...

February 20, 2026
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Naval Platforms

US Navy Seeks Prime Builder for Medium Landing Ship Program

The US Navy has released a request for proposals seeking a Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) to supervise the building of the US Marine Corps’ Medium Landing Ship, with the...

February 20, 2026
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Lithuania Emerges as Top JLTV Operator Beyond US After 500 Deliveries

Lithuania has finalized the acquisition of 500 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) from the United States, completing a procurement launched under a 2019 foreign military sales deal. The milestone...

Italy Weighs 60% Armed Forces Expansion in $7B Defense Proposal

Rome is evaluating a long-term plan to expand its military forces by more than 60 percent, a move projected to cost around 6 billion euros ($7 billion) over the...

February 20, 2026
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US Navy Pursues Advanced Anti-Radiation Missile for Multi-Domain Targets

The US Navy is exploring industry options for a new long-range anti-radar missile designed to engage both airborne and ground-based emitters. Such weapons are intended to locate and disable...

February 20, 2026
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UK Positions Wales as Hub for Advanced Uncrewed Military Tech

Britain has approved a £50-million ($67 million) Defence Growth Deal for Wales, designed to elevate the region’s contribution to the research, testing, and production of autonomous and uncrewed defense...

February 20, 2026
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Romania Advances AI-Enabled Long-Range Cruise Missile Program

Romania has introduced Sahara, an intelligent cruise missile aimed at enhancing its precision strike arsenal. Produced by Oves Enterprise, the 55-kilogram (121-pound) autonomous system supports a 10-kilogram (22-pound) payload...

BAE Integrates Infrared Seeker Into APKWS for USAF Anti-Drone Missions

The US Air Force has selected BAE Systems for a contract worth up to $145 million to deliver an infrared-guided air-to-air counter-drone system derived from the Advanced Precision Kill...

February 20, 2026
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US Company Combines Edge AI With Kinetic Interceptors in Air Defense Solution

With new institutional funding secured, ARCYN Defense is moving ahead with a next-generation air defense platform that combines edge AI processing with high-speed engagement capability. Formerly known as Marteos...

February 20, 2026
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US Navy Upgrades Subsea Protection With Advanced Torpedo Defense System

The US Navy is set to enhance its underwater warfare capabilities with Ultra Maritime winning a contract to produce an advanced Acoustic Device Countermeasure (ADC). Engineered for quick activation,...