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Britain Funds $6.7M Nyan Drone Program to Strengthen Deep Strike Arsenal

The UK has awarded a £4.99 million ($6.7 million) contract to Callen-Lenz for the supply of kamikaze drones, strengthening the deep-strike capabilities of its armed forces. The agreement covers...

$34M Capital Injection Accelerates Terra Industries’ Security Tech Expansion in Africa

Nigeria-based drone developer Terra Industries has secured $34 million in new funding — including $22 million raised in less than two weeks — to scale up its manufacturing operations....

February 20, 2026
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R&D
Air Platforms

KC-390 Refueling Boom Project Launched by Embraer and Northrop for US Bid

Embraer and Northrop Grumman have partnered to enhance the aerial refueling capabilities of the KC-390 Millennium, positioning the aircraft for potential adoption by the United States and allied air...

February 20, 2026
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R&D
Air Platforms

Local C-390 MRO Facility Proposed by Embraer, Mahindra for Indian Deal

Embraer and the Mahindra Group have unveiled plans to establish a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capability in India for the C-390 Millennium, should the aircraft be chosen for...

February 20, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Next-Generation Torpedo Countermeasure Strengthens US Navy Underwater Security

The US Navy is poised to strengthen its undersea defense posture after Ultra Maritime secured a contract to develop a next-generation Acoustic Device Countermeasure (ADC). Designed for rapid deployment,...

February 20, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Missile & Missile Defence

New US Air Defense Platform Blends Artificial Intelligence and Kinetic Strike Capability

Backed by fresh institutional investment, ARCYN Defense is accelerating the development of a next-generation air defense system driven by edge artificial intelligence and designed for rapid, precise interception. Previously...

BAE Enhances APKWS With IR Guidance for US Air Force Counter-UAS Use

The US Air Force has awarded BAE Systems a contract valued at up to $145 million to develop, produce, and supply an infrared-guided air-to-air counter-drone weapon derived from the...

February 20, 2026
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R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Romania Unveils Smart Cruise Missile Featuring Integrated AI Systems

Romania is advancing its long-range strike capability with the Sahara cruise missile, an AI-powered system designed for accurate engagements at extended distances. Developed by Oves Enterprise, the lightweight weapon...

February 20, 2026
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R&D
Soldier Systems

Wales Set to Lead Britain’s Push in Next-Generation Autonomous Defense Systems

The UK government has granted Wales a £50-million ($67 million) Defence Growth Deal to expand the nation’s involvement in developing, testing, and manufacturing autonomous and uncrewed military systems. The...

February 20, 2026
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New Product Launches
Weapons and Munition

Rheinmetall Demonstrates FV-014 Munition Striking Armored Vehicle

Rheinmetall’s newly introduced FV-014 loitering munition has demonstrated its precision strike capability in a live-fire exercise, underscoring a platform designed to hit targets at distances of up to 100...