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February 27, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Fincantieri, Navantia Form Corvette JV

Fincantieri and Navantia plan to form a joint venture for the European Patrol Corvette program, aiming to deliver next-generation modular warships by 2030. The collaboration will oversee detailed design...

February 26, 2026
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Land Platforms

New Arctic Battery Built by South 8, 3ME

American and Australian firms have joined forces to address the growing demand for resilient power systems in extreme cold-weather military operations. By combining South 8’s liquefied gas electrolyte battery...

February 25, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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

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...

February 20, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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 19, 2026
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Cybersecurity

Cyber Defense Tie-Up Targets Global Growth

Spain’s Indra Group and Italy’s Leonardo have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand cooperation in cyber defense. The agreement aims to strengthen protection for critical infrastructure and promote...

February 18, 2026
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Air Platforms

Saab and Ukrainian Firm Ink MoU on Air and ISR Cooperation

Sweden’s Saab and Joint Stock Company Ukrainian Defense Industry (JS UDI) have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen collaboration in aviation and airborne surveillance. The agreement, unveiled during...

February 17, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Joint Venture Boosts AI Drone Output

Auterion and Airlogix have launched a Germany-based joint venture to manufacture autonomous unmanned aerial systems for Ukraine. Announced at the Munich Security Conference, the initiative merges Ukrainian combat experience...

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...