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February 16, 2026
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HENSOLDT to Equip ‘CA-1 Europa’ UAV With Advanced AI-Driven ISR Capabilities

A collaboration between two German defense companies is transforming Europe’s next-generation uncrewed combat aircraft into an autonomous intelligence asset capable of operating across multiple domains. The CA-1 Europa drone,...

February 16, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Shield AI’s Hivemind Software Chosen by USAF for YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft

The US Air Force (USAF) has chosen Shield AI to provide mission autonomy software for a drone prototype under its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. Shield AI’s Hivemind system...

February 16, 2026
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Apache Tested With New Airburst Counter-UAS Round by US Army

The United States Army has successfully conducted a live-fire test of an AH-64 Apache helicopter equipped with a proximity-fused munition developed to address the escalating threat of unmanned aircraft...

February 13, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Pentagon Issues Six Contracts to Boost Hypersonic Technology Development

The Joint Hypersonics Transition Office (JHTO) has issued six contracts to accelerate the development of advanced hypersonic technologies designed to operate at speeds exceeding Mach 5. Working in collaboration...

February 13, 2026
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Spain Inducts Initial A400M Featuring Indra’s InShield Missile Defense Suite

The Spanish Air and Space Force has taken delivery of its first Airbus A400M Atlas equipped with Indra’s InShield directed infrared countermeasures (DIRCM) system. Airbus carried out the necessary...

February 12, 2026
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Training and Simulation

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 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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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 10, 2026
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Russia Inducts Modernized Su-57 Fighters Equipped with Advanced Weapons

Here are two professionally rephrased variants of the article-style content: Variant 1 Russia’s Ministry of Defense has taken delivery of a “large batch” of upgraded Su-57 fighter jets produced...

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...