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February 11, 2026
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Taiwan and Kratos Complete Successful Test of Mighty Hornet IV Strike Drone

The National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) in Taiwan, in partnership with US defense firm Kratos, has successfully conducted testing of the integrated Mighty Hornet IV attack...

February 10, 2026
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UK–Norway Armoured Vehicle Project Advances with Joint R&D Deal

Norway and the UK have formally entered the research and development phase of the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) program, signing an R&D agreement that advances their path...

February 10, 2026
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Saab Targets APKWS Arming for Gripen Jets to Counter UAV Threats

Here are two professionally rephrased variants of the article-style content: Variant 1 Saab is assessing the integration of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) onto the JAS 39...

February 10, 2026
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Aerodynamic Enhancement Package Planned for Eurofighter Typhoon Upgrade

Eurofighter and NATO’s Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) have formalized a contract to develop, test, and certify an Aerodynamic Modification Kit (AMK) for the Eurofighter Typhoon, marking a...

February 9, 2026
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Red Cat unveils next-generation multi-role USV with stand-off strike capability

Red Cat Holdings is accelerating its push into autonomous maritime warfare with the V7, an expeditionary USV optimized for stand-off strike and kinetic missions across contested littoral and blue-water...

February 7, 2026
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USMC Designs NDAA-Compliant 3D-Printed Drone In-House

The U.S. Marine Corps has introduced a 3D-printed first-person-view drone designed to be quickly assembled in the field while meeting strict national security standards. Known as HANX, the drone...

February 6, 2026
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Inside the Columbia-Class: Stealth and Strategic Deterrence at Sea

Far below the ocean’s surface, America’s future nuclear deterrent is quietly coming together. The Columbia-class submarine is a next-generation ballistic missile platform designed to replace the Ohio-class fleet and...

February 6, 2026
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Teledyne FLIR Unveils Faster, Smarter Ranger Radar Family

Teledyne FLIR has rolled out major performance upgrades for its Ranger radar systems, enhancing speed, range, and precision to meet demanding operational requirements. The enhancements apply to the R8-3DX...

February 6, 2026
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Elbit to Integrate Indigenous Systems on Israel’s CH-53K Helicopters

The Israeli government has signed a $130 million contract with Elbit Systems to equip its incoming CH-53K Pereh heavy-lift helicopters with locally developed mission and protection systems. Overseen by...

February 5, 2026
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India’s FGFA Program Opened to Private Sector, HAL Pushed Aside

India has narrowed its fifth-generation fighter competition to three consortia of domestic private and public-sector firms, effectively sidelining Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) from participation in the country’s first next-generation...