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February 12, 2026
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US Marines Advance Driverless ROGUE-Fires Platform Using Kodiak Systems

Kodiak AI is bringing artificial intelligence to the US Marine Corps’ ground fleet by integrating its autonomous driving technology into the service’s Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs). At the...

February 12, 2026
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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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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...

February 11, 2026
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USAF Awards Boeing Contract for C-17A Flight Deck Upgrade

The US Air Force has granted Boeing a contract to modernize the flight deck of the C-17A Globemaster III, ensuring the long-term operational viability of the strategic airlifter. The...

February 11, 2026
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Taiwan Drops C-130H Upgrade Plan in Favor of Procuring 10 C-130Js

The Taiwanese Air Force has revealed plans to purchase 10 C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft from the United States, scrapping a previous initiative to extend the service life of...

February 11, 2026
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Thales Collaboration Boosts Naval Group’s AI-Driven Combat Systems

Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly central to France’s defense industrial strategy, influencing the design, production, and operation of naval combat systems. In line with this strategy, Naval Group has...

February 11, 2026
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Next-Generation Guidance Enhances Europe’s Flagship Air-to-Air Missile

The European-made Meteor air-to-air missile is undergoing a significant enhancement, with Spanish defense company Indra focusing on upgrading one of its most vital features. Central to the improvement is...

February 11, 2026
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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...

February 10, 2026
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Norway and UK Deepen Armoured Vehicle Program via New R&D Pact

Norway and the United Kingdom have signed a research and development (R&D) agreement under the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) program, marking a significant step toward the future...

February 10, 2026
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Saab Considers APKWS Rocket Integration on Gripen for Counter-Drone Role

Saab is assessing the integration of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) onto the JAS 39 Gripen fighter as a cost-effective solution for counter-drone operations. Driven by operational...