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February 13, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Inside the Marines’ Next-Gen ACV Platform

The ACV represents a doctrinal evolution in amphibious warfare, shifting from legacy tracked platforms to a faster, more survivable wheeled system optimized for distributed operations. Its hybrid mobility enables...

February 13, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Indra DIRCM Delivered on Spain’s A400M

InShield’s modular design enables installation across various aircraft platforms, including helicopters and transport aircraft. Developed with support from Spanish defense authorities, the system enhances survivability, strengthens national technological autonomy,...

Army Extends Artillery Range With New Rounds

The NGRAP program represents part of the Army’s broader Long Range Precision Fires modernization effort. By extending artillery reach and enhancing precision, the system seeks to provide commanders with...

February 13, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
Mergers & JV

SPY-7 Radar Collaboration Formalized in Japan

The partnership strengthens Japan’s domestic defense manufacturing base and enhances supply chain resilience amid Indo-Pacific security challenges. By localizing production of critical radar components, the collaboration supports long-term sustainability...

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...