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USAF Assigns ‘AGM-190A’ Designation to Leidos Small Cruise Missile

The United States Air Force has officially designated Leidos’ Small Cruise Missile as the AGM-190A, confirming its status as an operational stand-off strike weapon. Also referred to as “Black...

February 27, 2026
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New Product Launches
Soldier Systems

Rheinmetall Introduces Integrated Concept Connecting Soldiers, Sensors, and UAVs

Rheinmetall has introduced a portfolio of networking technologies that together create a unified framework for connecting frontline soldiers, support elements, and dispersed sensors, aimed at accelerating and synchronizing battlefield...

US Approves $280 Million Ku-Band Radar Deal for Jordan

The United States Department of State has approved a potential $280 million foreign military sale to Jordan for Ku-band Multi-Function Radio Frequency Systems (KuMRFS) and associated equipment. The KuMRFS...

FlyFocus Raises $5.3 Million to Expand European Drone Production

Poland-based defense firm FlyFocus has secured 4.5 million euros ($5.3 million) in its first institutional funding round to accelerate growth in drone and avionics production. The raise was backed...

February 27, 2026
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R&D
Land Platforms

Babcock Starts Building Fourth Type 31 Frigate as Second Approaches Launch

Babcock International has marked two significant milestones in the Royal Navy Type 31 Inspiration-class frigate program at its Rosyth shipyard in Scotland. The company began construction of HMS Bulldog...

Norway Introduces Container-Based Mobile C2 System

Norwegian company Cyviz is advancing tactical command capabilities with a containerized command-and-control (C2) solution aimed at accelerating decision-making in demanding battlefield conditions. Unveiled during Exercise HEIMDALL, the system integrates...

Textron Wins US Army Contract for Loitering Munition Prototype

Textron Systems has signed a prototype agreement to supply its Damocles loitering munition for the US Army’s Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) program. As part of the...

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...