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February 12, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Cybersecurity

SAP Establishes Munich Hub to Enhance Armed Forces’ Digital Preparedness

Here are two rephrased variants of your content: Variant 1 German software engineering firm SAP SE has opened a defense innovation hub in Munich aimed at strengthening digital readiness...

Poland Awards SR Hawk Radar Deal to SRC

US defense company SRC has been awarded a follow-on contract to deliver additional SR Hawk surveillance radars to the Polish Armed Forces. The order builds on SRC’s ongoing partnership...

AI-Driven Defense Collaboration Agreement Signed by L3Harris and Saudi Arabia

Here are two rephrased variants of your content: Variant 1 US defense company L3Harris has entered into a new cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia aimed at advancing command-and-control and...

February 11, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Unmanned Systems

Mighty Hornet IV Combat Drone Passes Joint Taiwan-Kratos Trial

Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) and US-based Kratos have completed a successful test of the integrated Mighty Hornet IV attack uncrewed aerial vehicle. The trial...

February 11, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Next-Generation Guidance Enhances Europe’s Flagship Air-to-Air Missile

The European-made Meteor air-to-air missile is undergoing a significant enhancement, with Spanish defense company Indra focusing on upgrading one of its most vital features. Central to the improvement is...

February 11, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Weapons and Munition

Hanwha and Estonian Firm Collaborate on Anti-Drone Technologies

Hanwha Aerospace of South Korea has entered into a partnership with Estonia’s Frankenburg Technologies to co-develop counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) for future land combat platforms, according to Yonhap News...

February 11, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Land Platforms

Sweden Rolls Out Service Life Upgrade Program for CV90 Fleet

Sweden has entered into a pre-design agreement with HB Utveckling AB — a joint venture between BAE Systems Hägglunds and Bofors — to initiate a comprehensive life-extension program for...

February 11, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

Thales Collaboration Boosts Naval Group’s AI-Driven Combat Systems

Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly central to France’s defense industrial strategy, influencing the design, production, and operation of naval combat systems. In line with this strategy, Naval Group has...

February 11, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Soldier Systems

LightPath Wins $9.6M Military Contract for Advanced Cooled Infrared Cameras

LightPath Technologies Inc. has secured a $9.6 million contract to deliver cooled infrared camera systems to an existing customer supporting defense and security operations. The ordered systems feature integrated...

February 11, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

Taiwan Drops C-130H Upgrade Plan in Favor of Procuring 10 C-130Js

The Taiwanese Air Force has revealed plans to purchase 10 C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft from the United States, scrapping a previous initiative to extend the service life of...