Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

February 13, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

US Pushes Artillery Range With New Rounds

The US Army is evaluating the Next-Generation Rocket Assisted Projectile at Yuma Proving Ground, aiming to extend artillery engagement ranges beyond 30 kilometers. The rocket-boosted round is intended to...

February 13, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

SPY-7 Radar Deal Formalized in Japan

Lockheed Martin has finalized Fujitsu Limited as a production supplier for a key SPY-7 radar component supporting Japan’s Aegis System Equipped Vessel program. The agreement authorizes mass production of...

February 13, 2026
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Air Platforms

Pentagon Funds Six Hypersonic Projects

The Joint Hypersonics Transition Office has granted six awards under the S²MARTS Other Transaction Agreement to accelerate development of next-generation hypersonic subsystems. Working with the Naval Surface Warfare Center,...

February 13, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

BBN Advances 5G–Radar Spectrum Coexistence

RTX subsidiary BBN Technologies will lead the Advanced Spectrum Coexistence Demonstration, a Department of Defense-backed effort to enable commercial 5G networks and military radar systems to operate simultaneously without...

February 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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 12, 2026
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Naval Platforms

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...

February 12, 2026
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Air Platforms

$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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Land Platforms

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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Missile & Missile Defence

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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Unmanned Systems

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...