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February 12, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Land Platforms

Romania Hosts New Hanwha K9 Artillery Center

Hanwha Aerospace has commenced construction of a European production hub in Romania dedicated to manufacturing K9 self-propelled howitzers and K10 ammunition resupply vehicles. The new complex, designated H-ACE (Hanwha...

Taipei Allocates Additional Budget to Expand PAC-3 Missile Stockpile

Taiwan is strengthening its Patriot missile inventory by allocating surplus procurement funds along with resources from a proposed NT$1.25 trillion ($40 billion) special defense budget. According to Liberty Times,...

February 12, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Unmanned Systems

Seoul Advances Development of Long-Endurance UAV for Continuous Surveillance

GuRu Wireless, Uniquest Corporation, and Arion have formed a partnership to develop a drone platform tailored for persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions serving defense and national security...

February 12, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Communication and Electronics

Anduril Partners With Rune on Advanced Army Command-and-Control Program

Rune Technologies has been selected to participate in Anduril’s $99.6-million Next-Generation Command and Control (NGC2) prototype program for the US Army, which is currently undergoing evaluation with the 4th...

February 12, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Weapons and Munition

‘Sunray’ Laser Weapon Strengthens Ukraine’s Anti-Drone Capabilities

Ukraine has introduced a new cost-effective counter-drone solution in its defense arsenal: a silent laser system dubbed “Sunray.” The system reportedly operates without emitting visible light and features a...

February 12, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

New Autonomous US Navy Ship Operates 10,000 Nautical Miles Without Personnel

The US Navy is advancing its autonomous capabilities with the introduction of a new 190-foot (58-meter) steel vessel engineered to operate for extended periods without onboard crew. Known as...

February 12, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Land Platforms

US Marines Advance Driverless ROGUE-Fires Platform Using Kodiak Systems

Kodiak AI is bringing artificial intelligence to the US Marine Corps’ ground fleet by integrating its autonomous driving technology into the service’s Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs). At the...

February 12, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

European Hypersonic Milestone as Munich Firm Tests Privately Financed Missile

Anglo-German startup Hypersonica has successfully carried out the maiden test of a privately developed hypersonic missile in Europe. The Munich-based firm reported that the prototype surpassed Mach 6 (7,409...

AI-Powered Training Boost for Canadian Armed Forces Through Seneca Initiative

Toronto-based Seneca Polytechnic is extending its artificial intelligence capabilities beyond academia and into training programs for the Canadian Armed Forces. The institution has signed a memorandum of cooperation with...

February 12, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Weapons and Munition

US Defense Department Streamlines Arms Exports With Enhanced Oversight

The US Department of Defense has realigned two major agencies under its Office of Acquisition and Sustainment in an effort to simplify and accelerate foreign military sales processes. The...