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February 23, 2026
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StormBreaker Cleared for US Navy F/A-18

Raytheon’s StormBreaker has been cleared for operational use on the US Navy’s F/A-18 Super Hornet, providing precise strike capability against moving and fixed targets in all weather. Its advanced...

February 22, 2026
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Golden Horizon ALBM Proposed for India

The reported Golden Horizon proposal signals a potential shift in India’s strike doctrine toward strategic air-launched ballistic capabilities. Unlike tactical stand-off weapons, the system is designed to defeat hardened...

February 20, 2026
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Navy Eyes Missile for Air, Ground Threats

Seeking to modernize its suppression-of-enemy-air-defenses capabilities, the US Navy is exploring a next-generation anti-radiation missile to complement or potentially replace the AGM-88 HARM series. The effort reflects evolving air...

February 20, 2026
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AI-Powered Cruise Missile in Romania

Romania is advancing indigenous strike capabilities with the AI-powered Sahara cruise missile. Designed for precision engagement of high-value targets, the lightweight system leverages onboard artificial intelligence to refine targeting...

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...