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February 26, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

MANDRILL UGV Targets Multi-Mission Roles

At Enforce Tac 2026, Quantum Systems revealed the MANDRILL unmanned ground vehicle, highlighting Germany’s growing focus on autonomous land warfare technologies. Designed as a multi-role robotic platform, MANDRILL performs...

February 26, 2026
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Raytheon ELCAN Sights Selected by Germany

Berlin has advanced its infantry modernization initiative by contracting Raytheon ELCAN to deliver a tailored Specter DR dual-role weapon sight optimized for German operational requirements. Produced alongside Leonardo Germany,...

February 25, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Black Hawk Overhaul to Extend Service Life

Seeking to extend the service life of its UH-60M Black Hawks past mid-century, the US Army has issued a request for industry input on large-scale airframe modernization. The program...

February 25, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Freire to Build 4 Swedish Support Vessels

Stockholm is enhancing maritime logistics with an order for four ice-capable support ships from Spain’s Freire. Built for severe Nordic conditions, the vessels will combine fuel-efficient diesel-electric systems with...

February 25, 2026
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

New German Defense Stops Close Drones

Mehler Protection is advancing battlefield survivability with SCILT, a compact counter-UAS solution mounted on vehicles. The system merges onboard detection sensors with integrated effectors capable of engaging approaching drones...

February 25, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

BAE Reaches 100K APKWS Milestone

Reaching six-figure deliveries, BAE Systems’ APKWS program continues to expand across air, land, and sea platforms. Produced in the US for over a decade, the guidance kit upgrades unguided...

February 25, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

BAE Teams Up on Counter-Drone Systems

In response to the growing scale of unmanned threats, BAE Systems is partnering with Frankenburg Technologies to develop economical, rapidly producible counter-drone munitions. The effort will initially focus on...

February 25, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

UAE EDGE, Safran Team on Precision Arms

EDGE Group and Safran are teaming up to advance export-ready smart munitions through joint development and production initiatives. Building on Safran’s established technologies, the partnership aims to boost performance...

February 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Molniya Drones Gain Iranian Link Tech

Russia’s deployment of mesh networking modems on its unmanned systems marks a significant step toward improved drone coordination and battlefield data exchange. By linking multiple drone platforms into a...

February 24, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

General Atomics Reveals Dark Merlin UAV

The Dark Merlin unmanned aircraft from General Atomics is being developed as a loyal wingman system capable of operating alongside manned fighter jets. With advanced autonomy, extended range, and...