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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 21, 2026
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Europe’s Major Defense Powers Introduce Cost-Effective Air Shield Program

Five of Europe’s leading military nations on Friday unveiled a joint initiative to rapidly develop low-cost drones, reflecting how the war in Ukraine has transformed modern combat through the...

February 20, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

V2X Lands Role in $25B Pentagon Tech and Engineering Framework

V2X has secured a position on a $25-billion Pentagon engineering and technology contract designed to modernize aging systems, tackle microelectronics obsolescence, and speed up the integration of artificial intelligence....

February 20, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

$34M Capital Injection Accelerates Terra Industries’ Security Tech Expansion in Africa

Nigeria-based drone developer Terra Industries has secured $34 million in new funding — including $22 million raised in less than two weeks — to scale up its manufacturing operations....

February 20, 2026
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Britain Funds $6.7M Nyan Drone Program to Strengthen Deep Strike Arsenal

The UK has awarded a £4.99 million ($6.7 million) contract to Callen-Lenz for the supply of kamikaze drones, strengthening the deep-strike capabilities of its armed forces. The agreement covers...

February 20, 2026
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Indra Partners With ELT Group to Advance Cross-Domain Defense Technologies

Indra Group and ELT Group have entered into a strategic framework agreement aimed at deepening cooperation in multi-domain defense technologies, underscoring a wider effort to strengthen European technological sovereignty....

February 19, 2026
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Denmark Activates MQ-9B Fleet to Expand Arctic Oversight

The Royal Danish Air Force has formed a new squadron to strengthen surveillance coverage over the Arctic and Greenland, equipping the unit with four MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aircraft. Denmark...

February 19, 2026
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Ukraine’s Drones Gain Advanced AI Vision Support From France

Overcast weather may no longer hinder Ukrainian drone operations, as French company Harmattan AI is equipping Kyiv’s platforms with advanced sensors capable of penetrating fog and darkness. The system,...

February 17, 2026
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Bulgaria Considers Purchasing Over 100 Greek-Made Centaur Anti-Drone Systems

Bulgaria is reportedly considering the purchase of more than 100 counter-drone systems from Greece under a European Union defense funding mechanism. The prospective deal focuses on the “Centauros” anti-drone...

February 17, 2026
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Boeing to Restock US Inventory of Bunker Buster Bombs Deployed in Iran Operations

The Boeing has been awarded a contract exceeding $100 million to provide Guided Bomb Units and GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator weapons to the United States Air Force. According to...