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February 24, 2026
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R&D
Naval Platforms

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace Awarded Contract to Enhance Skjold-Class Fast-Attack Craft

Norway has awarded Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace a contract worth roughly 400 million Norwegian krone ($42 million) to modernize the combat systems of the Royal Norwegian Navy’s Skjold-class fast...

February 24, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

GE Aerospace, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Clinch US Air Force Contract for Expendable Drone Engine

The United States Air Force has awarded a combined $12.4 million contract to GE Aerospace and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions to develop a next-generation expendable engine for smaller...

February 24, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

General Atomics Christens YFQ-42A Drone ‘Dark Merlin’ in Loyal Wingman Program

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) has chosen the name “Dark Merlin” for its YFQ-42A unmanned aircraft proposed under the United States Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program....

February 24, 2026
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R&D
Unmanned Systems

Russia Integrates Shahed Modems Into Molniya Loitering Munitions

Russia has reportedly started equipping its Molniya tactical unmanned aerial systems with Shahed mesh modems to improve coordination against Ukraine. The development was disclosed by Ukrainian Defence Ministry advisor...

Anduril Industries Lands $43M Funding to Scale US Rocket Motor Manufacturing

The United States Department of Defense has granted Anduril Industries an additional $43.7 million to scale up domestic solid rocket motor (SRM) production, addressing one of the most persistent...

February 24, 2026
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R&D
Cybersecurity

Leonardo Apprentices Participate in Inaugural Global Exercise Under UK Defence Cyber Marvel

Leonardo has wrapped up its first overseas participation in Defence Cyber Marvel, a multinational cybersecurity exercise spearheaded by the UK Ministry of Defence. The company fielded a team of...

February 24, 2026
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New Product Launches
Weapons and Munition

Rheinmetall Introduces Advanced Counter-UAS Gun for Vehicles and Installations

Rheinmetall is showcasing its counter-drone capabilities at Enforce Tac 2026 with the RCWS320C-UAS, an intelligent remote weapon station designed to shield vehicles and fixed installations from swarming unmanned aerial...

Golden Horizon ALBM Reportedly Pitched by Israel to India for Long-Range Strike Capability

In a development that could significantly enhance India’s long-range strike capabilities, Israel has reportedly proposed supplying the Golden Horizon Air-Launched Ballistic Missile (ALBM) to New Delhi. If discussions advance,...

February 22, 2026
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Air Platforms

France’s Engine Bid Highlights Accelerated Schedule and Total Technology Transfer

According to senior sources, India’s deliberations on a future indigenous jet engine programme are increasingly tilting in favour of the French engine manufacturer, which is viewed as technically comparable...

February 22, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Embraer Pushes for 200 Solid Indian Airline Commitments to Launch Assembly Line

Brazilian aerospace major Embraer has reportedly asked Indian airlines to commit to firm orders exceeding 200 aircraft before it proceeds with establishing a final assembly line (FAL) for commercial...