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February 12, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

New Autonomous Ship Extends Navy Reach

The US Navy’s new “Liberty Class” unmanned vessel marks a significant shift toward autonomous sea operations. Built by Blue Water Autonomy, the 190-foot ship can operate for months without...

February 12, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Kodiak Tech Powers Autonomous ROGUE-Fires

Kodiak AI is deploying artificial intelligence-driven navigation technology across Marine Corps ground platforms to support autonomous operations. The ROGUE-Fires vehicle will utilize the Kodiak Driver system to execute missions...

February 12, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Europe’s First Private Hypersonic Trial

Hypersonica has demonstrated a high-speed missile prototype surpassing Mach 6, marking a milestone for privately funded hypersonic innovation in Europe. The system incorporates modular components and advanced simulation-based development...

AI Upgrade for Canada’s Military Training

Toronto-based Seneca Polytechnic has partnered with the Military Personnel Generation Training Group at Canadian Forces Base Borden to incorporate AI-driven systems into Canadian Armed Forces training programs. The initiative...

US Centralizes Control of Weapons Sales

To modernize its arms export framework, the US Department of Defense consolidated oversight of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency and the Defense Technology Security Administration. This structural adjustment seeks...

February 12, 2026
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Cybersecurity
New Product Launches

SAP Boosts Bundeswehr Digital Readiness

SAP SE has inaugurated a Munich-based defense innovation center designed to accelerate digital transformation within the security and defense sectors. The hub combines AI-powered analytics, enterprise resource planning systems,...

Poland Selects SRC SR Hawk Radar System

Poland is strengthening its battlefield surveillance network through a renewed contract with SRC for additional SR Hawk radars. Mounted on Rosomak-based reconnaissance platforms, the systems enable detection of artillery...

US–Saudi Deal Targets AI Military Systems

The new cooperation agreement between L3Harris and Saudi defense authorities centers on strengthening AI-driven C4ISR systems while advancing the Kingdom’s localization strategy. The framework outlines potential investments aimed at...

February 11, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Mighty Hornet IV Attack UAV Trial Succeeds

The collaborative Mighty Hornet IV program between Taiwan’s NCSIST and Kratos has reached a milestone with successful validation of integrated payload and mission systems. Built on the proven MQM-178...

February 11, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Next-Gen Seeker Boosts European Air Missile

The Meteor missile program is undergoing a significant enhancement centered on a next-generation datalink developed by Spanish defense technology firm Indra. The redesigned system is intended to expand operational...