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February 16, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

Apache Tested With New Airburst Counter-UAS Round by US Army

The United States Army has successfully conducted a live-fire test of an AH-64 Apache helicopter equipped with a proximity-fused munition developed to address the escalating threat of unmanned aircraft...

February 16, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

New FDI-Class Frigates to Deploy Camcopter S-100 Drones for Maritime Operations

The Hellenic Navy has acquired shipborne Camcopter S-100 unmanned air systems from Schiebel to equip its three newly delivered French-built FDI frigates. Although financial and contractual specifics remain undisclosed,...

February 16, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Europe Launches Collaborative Long-Range (500km+) Attack Drone Effort

Defense ministers from Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Poland, and Sweden have signed a letter of intent to jointly develop an affordable long-range loitering munition capable of striking...

February 16, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Ukrainian Defense Tech Platform Expands With Launch of Unmanned Ground Systems for Purchase

Ukraine’s armed forces can now procure ground robotic systems directly through the DOT Chain Defence digital marketplace, significantly expanding frontline access to automated battlefield equipment. Military units are able...

February 16, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Shield AI’s Hivemind Software Chosen by USAF for YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft

The US Air Force (USAF) has chosen Shield AI to provide mission autonomy software for a drone prototype under its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. Shield AI’s Hivemind system...

February 16, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

Keel Laid for Eighth John Lewis Fleet Replenishment Oiler by General Dynamics

General Dynamics NASSCO has officially laid the keel for the US Navy’s eighth John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler, the future USNS Ruth Bader Ginsburg (T-AO 212), at its shipyard...

February 16, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

HENSOLDT to Equip ‘CA-1 Europa’ UAV With Advanced AI-Driven ISR Capabilities

A collaboration between two German defense companies is transforming Europe’s next-generation uncrewed combat aircraft into an autonomous intelligence asset capable of operating across multiple domains. The CA-1 Europa drone,...

February 15, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Naval Platforms

Australia Commits $2.8 Billion to Launch New Nuclear Submarine Base Development

Australia has announced an initial investment of 3.9 billion Australian dollars (approximately $2.8 billion) as a first step toward constructing a new nuclear submarine shipyard under the AUKUS security...

February 13, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Weapons and Munition

Slovakia Finalizes SAM-120 Mortar Export Deal With Azerbaijan

Bratislava has concluded a framework agreement to export its domestically developed SAM-120 self-propelled mortar system to Azerbaijan, Slovak news agency Pravda reported. The contract was signed on the sidelines...

February 13, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Communication and Electronics

Elbit Secures Major Contracts to Enhance IDF Network Capabilities

Elbit Systems has been awarded contracts worth $100 million to deliver advanced digitization technologies for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) as it transitions toward a fifth-generation tactical cyber network....