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February 24, 2026
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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

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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General Atomics Enhances MQ-9B With Extended-Range Maritime Strike Capability

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. is modifying its MQ-9B drone family to enable strikes at extended ranges, supporting broader airpower and naval deployment concepts. As part of this effort,...

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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Procurement & Contracts

V2X Wins Position on $25B US Defense Engineering Deal

V2X has been awarded a role under a $25-billion US Department of Defense initiative focused on refreshing legacy platforms, mitigating microelectronics shortages, and accelerating AI implementation across the force....

February 20, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Terra Industries Secures $34M Fast-Track Funding for African Defense Innovations

Terra Industries, a Nigeria-based autonomous systems developer, has raised $34 million in fresh capital — including $22 million secured within two weeks — to boost its manufacturing footprint. The...

February 20, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

UK Allocates $6.7M for Nyan Loitering Munition to Enhance Long-Range Strike

The UK has awarded a £4.99 million ($6.7 million) contract to Callen-Lenz for the supply of kamikaze drones, strengthening the deep-strike capabilities of its armed forces. The agreement covers...

February 20, 2026
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Indra and ELT Group Forge Alliance on Integrated Multi-Domain Systems

Indra Group has signed a strategic agreement with ELT Group to intensify collaboration in multi-domain defense capabilities, reflecting a concerted drive toward European strategic and technological autonomy. The accord...

February 19, 2026
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SeaGuardian Drones Strengthen Denmark’s Arctic Monitoring Efforts

Denmark’s air force has stood up a new 729 Squadron to expand aerial monitoring across Greenland and the Arctic region, with four MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones assigned to the mission....

February 19, 2026
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French AI Sensor Upgrade Enables Ukrainian Drones to Operate in Low Visibility

Ukrainian drones could soon operate effectively regardless of poor visibility, thanks to French firm Harmattan AI and its next-generation sensing technology. Dubbed “Sahara,” the lightweight synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) is...