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February 26, 2026
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Soldier Systems

$93M Deal Boosts US Biological Defense

The US Defense Threat Reduction Agency has selected Battelle to lead a major biodefense initiative under the STEP 2.0 framework, reinforcing Washington’s efforts to counter evolving biological risks. Valued...

February 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Turkish Patrol Boats Head to SE Asia

Ankara has secured a breakthrough naval export contract with the sale of two armed patrol boats to a Southeast Asian customer, underscoring Turkey’s expanding footprint in global defense markets....

February 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms

German Navy Orders Four Fassmer Ships

The German Navy is set to enhance its maritime training infrastructure after awarding Fassmer a contract for four purpose-built training vessels. Part of the Sea-Based Training and Sea Trials...

February 26, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Armed Sancar USV Enters Naval Service

Turkey has strengthened its unmanned naval capabilities following the operational induction of the Sancar armed unmanned surface vehicle. Developed through cooperation between Havelsan and Yonca Shipyard, the system introduces...

February 26, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Raytheon ELCAN Sights Selected by Germany

Berlin has advanced its infantry modernization initiative by contracting Raytheon ELCAN to deliver a tailored Specter DR dual-role weapon sight optimized for German operational requirements. Produced alongside Leonardo Germany,...

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...