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February 20, 2026
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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...

February 20, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

V2X Lands Role in $25B Pentagon Tech and Engineering Framework

V2X has secured a position on a $25-billion Pentagon engineering and technology contract designed to modernize aging systems, tackle microelectronics obsolescence, and speed up the integration of artificial intelligence....

February 20, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

US Navy Looks to Acquire Next-Gen Anti-Radar Weapon for Air and Surface Threats

The US Navy has begun market research for a next-generation long-range anti-radiation missile capable of engaging both aerial and land-based targets. Anti-radiation weapons are built to detect, home in...

Italy Eyes Major Military Growth With $7B Modernization Blueprint

Italy is weighing a major expansion of its armed forces, with plans to increase troop numbers by more than 60 percent over the next 18 years at an estimated...

February 20, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Lithuania Now Largest Non-US JLTV User With Fleet Reaching 500 Vehicles

Lithuania has completed the delivery of 500 US-produced Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) under a 2019 foreign military sales agreement with Washington. The government confirmed the milestone after taking...