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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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Financial and Investment Updates

Rolls-Royce North America Bags $73.5 Million Deal to Supply Merkava Power Packs

Rolls-Royce Solutions America has won a $73.5 million contract to provide power-pack kits for Israel’s Merkava main battle tanks. The agreement will be funded through fiscal year 2026 Foreign...

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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Procurement & Contracts

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 24, 2026
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Mergers & JV

General Atomics Christens YFQ-42A Drone ‘Dark Merlin’ in Loyal Wingman Program

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) has chosen the name “Dark Merlin” for its YFQ-42A unmanned aircraft proposed under the United States Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program....

February 24, 2026
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R&D

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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Financial and Investment Updates

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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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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New Product Launches

Rheinmetall Introduces Advanced Counter-UAS Gun for Vehicles and Installations

Rheinmetall is showcasing its counter-drone capabilities at Enforce Tac 2026 with the RCWS320C-UAS, an intelligent remote weapon station designed to shield vehicles and fixed installations from swarming unmanned aerial...

February 22, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

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,...