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February 26, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Soldier Systems

German Military Orders ELCAN Specter DR Weapon Sights from Raytheon

Germany has selected RTX’s Raytheon ELCAN optical systems division to supply its Specter DR 1–4x weapon sight in a customized configuration designed to meet specific national operational requirements under...

February 26, 2026
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R&D
Unmanned Systems

‘MANDRILL’ by Quantum Systems Aims to Cover a Broad Range of Ground Missions

German technology company Quantum Systems unveiled a new multi-role unmanned ground vehicle at Enforce Tac 2026, drawing significant attention for its advanced capabilities. Called MANDRILL, the platform is designed...

$200M Investment to Expand Pratt & Whitney’s Georgia Manufacturing Operations

Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX, will invest $200 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Columbus, Georgia, adding advanced equipment to increase production for both military and...

February 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Sancar Armed USV Officially Joins Turkish Naval Fleet

The Turkish Navy has formally inducted the domestically developed Sancar armed unmanned surface vehicle (USV) into active service, enhancing its capabilities in unmanned maritime warfare. The platform was jointly...

February 26, 2026
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R&D
Communication and Electronics

Israeli Defense Forces Mobilize AI Experts to Boost Battlefield Data Analysis

The Israel Defense Forces has assigned 20 newly trained artificial intelligence specialists to operational units, tasking them with transforming vast volumes of raw data into actionable battlefield insights. The...

February 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms

German Navy Selects Fassmer for Four New Training Vessels

Germany has awarded Fassmer a contract to build and deliver four training vessels for the German Navy. The agreement falls under the Sea-Based Training and Sea Trials (modified) program,...

February 26, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Land Platforms

South 8 Joins 3ME to Deliver Cold-Weather Military Battery Solution

US-based South 8 Technologies and Australia’s 3ME Technology have signed a letter of intent to jointly develop an advanced lithium-ion battery tailored for defense missions in Arctic environments. The...

February 26, 2026
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R&D
Naval Platforms

France’s Fourth Barracuda Submarine Enters Sea Testing Phase

Naval Group has commenced the first sea trials of the French Navy’s fourth Barracuda-class nuclear-powered attack submarine. The trial phase will assess the performance and operational capabilities of De...

February 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Turkish Armed Patrol Boats Set for Debut Export to Southeast Asia

Turkey has finalized an agreement to export two armored, armed multi-role patrol boats to a Southeast Asian nation, marking the first time this class of Turkish naval platform will...

February 26, 2026
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Soldier Systems

$93M Award Positions Battelle to Enhance US Preparedness Against Biological Threats

Battelle has been awarded a Scientific and Technical Engagement Partnership (STEP) 2.0 contract by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency to lead a key biological threat mitigation program. The contract...