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February 26, 2026
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Sancar Armed USV Officially Joins Turkish Naval Fleet

The Turkish Navy has formally inducted the domestically developed Sancar armed unmanned surface vehicle (USV) into active service, enhancing its capabilities in unmanned maritime warfare. The platform was jointly...

February 26, 2026
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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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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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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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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 24, 2026
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GE Aerospace, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Clinch US Air Force Contract for Expendable Drone Engine

The United States Air Force has awarded a combined $12.4 million contract to GE Aerospace and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions to develop a next-generation expendable engine for smaller...

February 22, 2026
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Golden Horizon ALBM Reportedly Pitched by Israel to India for Long-Range Strike Capability

In a development that could significantly enhance India’s long-range strike capabilities, Israel has reportedly proposed supplying the Golden Horizon Air-Launched Ballistic Missile (ALBM) to New Delhi. If discussions advance,...

February 22, 2026
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Rafale 114 Procurement Reflects Su-30MKI Strategy, Updated for Modern Needs

As talks progress over the proposed 114 Rafale fighter jets, a familiar template is taking shape. The evolving Indo-French framework increasingly mirrors a pivotal moment in India’s defence history...

February 22, 2026
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Embraer Pushes for 200 Solid Indian Airline Commitments to Launch Assembly Line

Brazilian aerospace major Embraer has reportedly asked Indian airlines to commit to firm orders exceeding 200 aircraft before it proceeds with establishing a final assembly line (FAL) for commercial...

February 20, 2026
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US Navy Hunts for Lead Shipyard to Head Medium Landing Ship Project

The US Navy has released a request for proposals seeking a Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) to supervise the building of the US Marine Corps’ Medium Landing Ship, with the...