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February 26, 2026
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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...

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 25, 2026
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R&D
Air Platforms

US Army Prepares Midlife Upgrade for Black Hawk Fleet to Keep It Flying Beyond 2050

The US Army has invited industry feedback to evaluate the feasibility of commercially upgrading its UH-60M Black Hawk fleet to extend the helicopter’s operational life beyond 2050. Under the...

February 25, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Sweden Selects Spain’s Freire to Build Four All-Weather Naval Support Ships

Spain’s Freire Shipyard has won a contract from Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to construct four naval support vessels engineered for operations in icy waters and harsh weather conditions, enhancing...

February 25, 2026
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New Product Launches
Land Platforms

Germany Unveils Advanced Vehicle Protection System to Counter Short-Range Drones

Germany’s Mehler Protection has introduced an advanced counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) aimed at strengthening vehicle defenses by intercepting aerial threats before they can strike. Designed to defeat first-person-view drones,...

February 25, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

BAE Systems Surpasses 100,000 Deliveries of APKWS Precision Guidance Kits

BAE Systems has delivered its 100,000th Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS), achieving a major production milestone for the laser-guidance kit. The APKWS has remained in full-rate production for...

February 25, 2026
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Land Platforms

BAE Systems Pursues Expandable Counter-Drone Capabilities Through New Partnership

BAE Systems is seeking to respond to the growing speed and scale of drone warfare by pursuing a partnership focused on affordable, mass-producible interceptor systems rather than highly customized...

February 25, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Missile & Missile Defence

UAE’s EDGE and France’s Safran Forge Alliance on Smart Munitions Development

A new collaboration between the UAE’s EDGE Group and France’s Safran Electronics & Defense is set to reshape the smart weapons sector by merging large-scale industrial capacity with advanced...

Anduril Industries Lands $43M Funding to Scale US Rocket Motor Manufacturing

The United States Department of Defense has granted Anduril Industries an additional $43.7 million to scale up domestic solid rocket motor (SRM) production, addressing one of the most persistent...

February 24, 2026
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R&D
Unmanned Systems

Russia Integrates Shahed Modems Into Molniya Loitering Munitions

Russia has reportedly started equipping its Molniya tactical unmanned aerial systems with Shahed mesh modems to improve coordination against Ukraine. The development was disclosed by Ukrainian Defence Ministry advisor...