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February 27, 2026
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Babcock Starts Building Fourth Type 31 Frigate as Second Approaches Launch

Babcock International has marked two significant milestones in the Royal Navy Type 31 Inspiration-class frigate program at its Rosyth shipyard in Scotland. The company began construction of HMS Bulldog...

February 26, 2026
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France’s Fourth Barracuda Submarine Enters Sea Testing Phase

Naval Group has commenced the first sea trials of the French Navy’s fourth Barracuda-class nuclear-powered attack submarine. The trial phase will assess the performance and operational capabilities of De...

February 26, 2026
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Israeli Defense Forces Mobilize AI Experts to Boost Battlefield Data Analysis

The Israel Defense Forces has assigned 20 newly trained artificial intelligence specialists to operational units, tasking them with transforming vast volumes of raw data into actionable battlefield insights. The...

February 26, 2026
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‘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 25, 2026
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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 24, 2026
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Leonardo Apprentices Participate in Inaugural Global Exercise Under UK Defence Cyber Marvel

Leonardo has wrapped up its first overseas participation in Defence Cyber Marvel, a multinational cybersecurity exercise spearheaded by the UK Ministry of Defence. The company fielded a team of...

February 24, 2026
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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...

February 24, 2026
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Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace Awarded Contract to Enhance Skjold-Class Fast-Attack Craft

Norway has awarded Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace a contract worth roughly 400 million Norwegian krone ($42 million) to modernize the combat systems of the Royal Norwegian Navy’s Skjold-class fast...

February 24, 2026
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General Atomics Arms MQ-9B Drone With Long-Range Naval Strike Power

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) is enhancing the strike reach of its MQ-9B unmanned aircraft, positioning them for longer-range air and maritime missions. The firm is reportedly considering...

February 24, 2026
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Taiwan Plans Expansion With Nine More Sophisticated SAM Batteries

Taiwan is reportedly preparing to procure nine additional National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) to further reinforce its integrated air defense network, according to local media reports. The new...