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February 12, 2026
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Naval Platforms

New Autonomous US Navy Ship Operates 10,000 Nautical Miles Without Personnel

The US Navy is advancing its autonomous capabilities with the introduction of a new 190-foot (58-meter) steel vessel engineered to operate for extended periods without onboard crew. Known as...

February 12, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

‘Sunray’ Laser Weapon Strengthens Ukraine’s Anti-Drone Capabilities

Ukraine has introduced a new cost-effective counter-drone solution in its defense arsenal: a silent laser system dubbed “Sunray.” The system reportedly operates without emitting visible light and features a...

February 12, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Communication and Electronics

Anduril Partners With Rune on Advanced Army Command-and-Control Program

Rune Technologies has been selected to participate in Anduril’s $99.6-million Next-Generation Command and Control (NGC2) prototype program for the US Army, which is currently undergoing evaluation with the 4th...

February 12, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Seoul Advances Development of Long-Endurance UAV for Continuous Surveillance

GuRu Wireless, Uniquest Corporation, and Arion have formed a partnership to develop a drone platform tailored for persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions serving defense and national security...

Taipei Allocates Additional Budget to Expand PAC-3 Missile Stockpile

Taiwan is strengthening its Patriot missile inventory by allocating surplus procurement funds along with resources from a proposed NT$1.25 trillion ($40 billion) special defense budget. According to Liberty Times,...

February 12, 2026
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Land Platforms

Romania Hosts New Hanwha K9 Artillery Center

Hanwha Aerospace has commenced construction of a European production hub in Romania dedicated to manufacturing K9 self-propelled howitzers and K10 ammunition resupply vehicles. The new complex, designated H-ACE (Hanwha...

February 12, 2026
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Training and Simulation
Air Platforms

US Navy Awards $1.9M Training Upgrade Deal to AIRO Coastal Defense

US naval aviation and ground-air integration training is set to receive a boost after AIRO’s training division secured a contract to support Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) and flight...

February 12, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Naval Group and Sweden Collaborate on Localized Frigate Sustainment

Sweden is advancing plans to localize maintenance for its future frigates following a partnership agreement between Naval Group and Oresund Drydocks AB to establish a domestic support capability. Under...

February 11, 2026
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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...

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...