2026 - Weeklydefencenews

February 12, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
New Product Launches

Sunray Laser Counters Aerial Drones

A new Ukrainian laser system known as Sunray has been tested as a counter-drone solution. Operating without visible emissions, the device reportedly disabled a drone in seconds during field...

February 12, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Crewless Navy Ship Sails 10,000 NM

A new autonomous ship dubbed Liberty Class is set to expand US naval capabilities. Built by Blue Water Autonomy, the 190-foot vessel can operate for extended periods without a...

February 12, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Kodiak Enables Driverless ROGUE-Fires

The US Marine Corps is adopting Kodiak AI’s autonomous driving system for its Joint Light Tactical Vehicle fleet, including the ROGUE-Fires carrier. The move introduces self-driving capability to support...

February 12, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Europe’s First Private Hypersonic Test

Hypersonica has completed a milestone test flight of a privately funded European hypersonic missile prototype, exceeding Mach 6 and validating onboard systems at extreme speeds. Developed in under nine...

AI Boost for Canadian Military Training

A new partnership between Seneca Polytechnic and the Canadian Armed Forces will integrate the school’s artificial intelligence technologies into military training programs. Under a memorandum signed with the Military...

US Centralizes Arms Export Controls

Washington has reorganized two key agencies responsible for military exports, placing both the Defense Security Cooperation Agency and the Defense Technology Security Administration under the Pentagon’s acquisition office. The...

February 12, 2026
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Cybersecurity
New Product Launches

SAP Launches Munich Defense Tech Center

SAP SE has launched a dedicated defense innovation center in Munich to enhance digital resilience for armed forces operating in an era of complex cyber and hybrid warfare. The...

Poland Awards SR Hawk Radar to SRC

The Polish Armed Forces will receive additional SR Hawk radars from US firm SRC under a continued partnership with WB Group. The systems enhance artillery tracking and multi-domain surveillance...

AI Defense Deal Inked by L3Harris, KSA

US defense company L3Harris has entered into a new agreement with Saudi Arabia centered on resilient command-and-control systems and artificial intelligence. Rather than targeting a single platform, the partnership...

February 11, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Mighty Hornet IV Attack Drone Tested

Kratos and Taiwan’s NCSIST have confirmed successful system validation of the Mighty Hornet IV unmanned aircraft, integrating Taiwanese mission payloads onto the platform. The test establishes a baseline for...