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February 20, 2026
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Edge AI Meets Kinetic Air Defense

Backed by fresh investment, ARCYN Defense is positioning itself in the evolving air defense market with an edge AI-enabled interceptor system. The company aims to provide scalable, affordable protection...

February 18, 2026
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Britain Invests $16M to Push Hypersonic Missile Development

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded £12 million ($16.2 million) to Amentum UK to advance development of a hypersonic missile system, reinforcing Britain’s ambition to establish a sovereign...

February 18, 2026
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Israel Unveils Arrow 4 Interceptor With Advanced Engagement Mode

Israel Aerospace Industries has begun live-fire trials of its next-generation Arrow 4 interceptor, marking a significant milestone in efforts to counter emerging hypersonic threats. Co-developed with the United States,...

February 17, 2026
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HAMMER Weapons to Be Made in India

Safran and Bharat Electronics Limited will jointly produce the HAMMER air-to-ground weapon system in India under a new bilateral defense agreement. The venture will support local manufacturing and lifecycle...

February 13, 2026
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Pentagon Eyes Advanced Hypersonic Sensors

The US Defense Innovation Unit has issued a solicitation for advanced commercial sensor and seeker technologies to strengthen defenses against ballistic and hypersonic missile threats. The effort focuses on...

February 13, 2026
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Navy Replaces Exocet With NSM in March

Malaysia is set to receive Norway’s Naval Strike Missile (NSM) in March as part of a phased effort to modernize the Royal Malaysian Navy’s surface strike capabilities. The acquisition...

February 12, 2026
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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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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 11, 2026
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Next-Gen Seeker Upgrade for EU AAM

Indra has unveiled improvements to the Meteor missile’s communications link, focusing on extended coverage and improved protection against jamming. Submitted for validation to MBDA and program authorities, the enhanced...

February 10, 2026
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Paris Delivers Replacement SAMP/T to Kyiv

Paris has announced it will temporarily replace a radar component of Ukraine’s SAMP/T missile defense system while the original unit is being serviced, safeguarding the system’s operational readiness amid...