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February 26, 2026
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South 8 and 3ME Partner to Develop Military Battery for Arctic Missions

South 8 Technologies has partnered with Australian firm 3ME Technology under a letter of intent to create a next-generation lithium-ion battery optimized for military use in Arctic conditions. The...

February 25, 2026
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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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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 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 19, 2026
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Leonardo, Indra Form Strategic Pact to Boost Global Cyber Defense Reach

Indra Group of Spain and Italy’s Leonardo have signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation in cyber defense and expand their presence across European, NATO, and international markets. The deal,...

February 18, 2026
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Saab, Ukraine Defense Firm Formalize Air Domain Cooperation

Swedish defense company Saab and Ukraine’s Joint Stock Company Ukrainian Defense Industry (JS UDI) have agreed to expand cooperation in aerospace and airborne monitoring technologies. The memorandum, revealed in...

February 17, 2026
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Safran and BEL to Jointly Manufacture HAMMER Precision Weapons in India

India and France have finalized plans to establish a joint venture for the local production of the HAMMER weapon system, following a bilateral agreement signed in November 2025. The...

February 16, 2026
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Germany and Ukraine Form Joint Venture to Accelerate AI Drone Manufacturing

Autonomous software firm Auterion, headquartered in the US and Germany, has partnered with Ukraine’s Airlogix to form a new joint venture dedicated to manufacturing AI-guided unmanned aerial systems for...

February 13, 2026
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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 12, 2026
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Rune Selected for Anduril-Led Next-Generation US Army C2 Prototype

Variant 1 Rune Technologies has been selected to participate in Anduril’s $99.6-million Next-Generation Command and Control (NGC2) prototype program for the US Army, which is currently undergoing evaluation with...