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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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Communication and Electronics
Mergers & JV

Rune Added to Army C2 Prototype Team

Rune Technologies has joined the US Army’s NGC2 prototype effort led by Anduril, contributing its TyrOS logistics software to improve operational decision-making. Valued at nearly $100 million, the program...

February 12, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Korea Plans Persistent ISR Drone

A trilateral collaboration between US-based GuRu Wireless, South Korea’s Uniquest, and UK firm Arion aims to overcome endurance limits of battery-powered small drones. By combining wireless power transmission and...

Taipei Boosts PAC-3 Arsenal Funding

Leveraging surplus military procurement funds, Taiwan has purchased over 100 Patriot PAC-3 MSE missiles to reinforce its air defense posture. Further acquisitions are planned under a major special defense...

February 12, 2026
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

K9 Support Hub Launched by Hanwha

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace is establishing a European armored vehicle production center in Romania to manufacture K9 howitzers and K10 support vehicles. The expansive facility will support assembly, integration,...

February 12, 2026
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Air Platforms
Training and Simulation

$1.9M AIRO Deal for Navy Training

The US Navy has awarded Coastal Defense, part of AIRO’s training division, a contract to support JTAC and flight training programs. The initiative enhances high-fidelity training environments to improve...

February 12, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Naval Group to Support Swedish Frigates

Sweden is set to localize maintenance for its next-generation frigates through a partnership between Naval Group and Oresund Drydocks. The agreement aims to build national sustainment capabilities and reinforce...

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...

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...

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...