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February 13, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Pentagon Funds Next-Gen Hypersonic Programs

The S²MARTS OTA exemplifies the Pentagon’s strategy to expedite research and acquisition for emerging technologies through flexible contracting mechanisms. By bypassing some constraints of traditional procurement processes, OTAs allow...

US Pushes Safe 5G, Military Radar Coexistence

This spectrum-sharing initiative reflects a growing policy priority: balancing commercial telecommunications expansion with national security requirements. As demand for mid-band spectrum intensifies, the DoD seeks technological solutions that allow...

February 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Pentagon Eyes New Hypersonic Defense Sensors

The DIU’s latest solicitation represents a broader Pentagon strategy to accelerate missile defense modernization by leveraging private-sector innovation. Rather than relying solely on traditional defense contractors, the program seeks...

February 12, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Stockholm Localizes Frigate Sustainment

Sweden is progressing toward establishing in-country maintenance capabilities for its next-generation frigates following a strategic partnership between Naval Group and Oresund Drydocks AB. The collaboration will support the future...

February 12, 2026
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Air Platforms
Training and Simulation

AIRO Secures Coastal Defense Contract

Efforts to modernize aviation and joint operations training within the United States Navy have gained further momentum after AIRO Group Holdings announced that its subsidiary Coastal Defense won a...

February 12, 2026
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

K9 Artillery Support Center Launched

Hanwha Aerospace is expanding its European footprint through the construction of a large-scale armored vehicle manufacturing center in Romania. The project, known as H-ACE Europe, will be located in...

Taipei Boosts Air Defense Budget for PAC-3

Taiwan continues to reinforce its missile defenses by adding 102 PAC-3 MSE interceptors from Lockheed Martin. Additional units are expected through a special defense allocation. The missiles will support...

February 12, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Seoul Advances Persistent Surveillance UAV

A joint effort between GuRu Wireless, Uniquest Corporation, and Arion seeks to extend drone endurance through wireless in-flight charging. Using a 24 GHz phased-array transmitter, energy is beamed from...

February 12, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
Mergers & JV

Anduril Expands Next-Gen C2 With Rune

In partnership with Anduril Industries, Rune Technologies is enhancing the Army’s NGC2 initiative, evaluated with the 4th Infantry Division. Rune’s TyrOS software strengthens logistics and sustainment coordination by processing...

February 12, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
New Product Launches

Kyiv Fields Silent Laser Air Defense

Ukraine’s “Sunray” system represents an emerging approach to counter-drone warfare. The silent laser platform produces no visible beam, complicating enemy detection. Designed with an optical targeting structure and camera-assisted...