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February 25, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Freire to Build 4 Swedish Support Vessels

Stockholm is enhancing maritime logistics with an order for four ice-capable support ships from Spain’s Freire. Built for severe Nordic conditions, the vessels will combine fuel-efficient diesel-electric systems with...

February 25, 2026
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Air Platforms

BAE Reaches 100K APKWS Milestone

Reaching six-figure deliveries, BAE Systems’ APKWS program continues to expand across air, land, and sea platforms. Produced in the US for over a decade, the guidance kit upgrades unguided...

February 25, 2026
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Land Platforms

BAE Teams Up on Counter-Drone Systems

In response to the growing scale of unmanned threats, BAE Systems is partnering with Frankenburg Technologies to develop economical, rapidly producible counter-drone munitions. The effort will initially focus on...

February 24, 2026
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Air Platforms

Engine Selected for Expendable Combat Drone

The GEK1500 expendable engine program led by GE Aerospace and Kratos aims to deliver a cost-effective propulsion solution for future unmanned combat aircraft and missile platforms. Leveraging experience from...

February 23, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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 23, 2026
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Air Platforms

Germany Eyes F-35 Purchase Amid FCAS Delay

Germany is considering acquiring additional F-35 fighter jets as delays and political disputes hinder progress on the European Future Combat Air System program. Growing frustration over leadership disagreements has...

February 22, 2026
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Air Platforms

Rafale Order Follows Su-30MKI Strategy

India’s Rafale negotiations represent an evolution of its long-standing strategy to transition from importer to aerospace manufacturer. Building on the industrial success of the Su-30MKI era, policymakers are seeking...

February 22, 2026
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Air Platforms

Embraer Eyes India Assembly Line Deal

Embraer is positioning India as a future regional aviation manufacturing hub by linking industrial investment to large fleet commitments. By encouraging bulk orders, the company aims to justify localized...

February 22, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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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Naval Platforms

Navy Hunts Lead for Medium Landing Ship

The Pentagon is shifting toward a commercial contracting model for the Marine Corps’ Medium Landing Ship program, aiming to accelerate production and control costs. By appointing a Vessel Construction...