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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...

February 11, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Korea–Estonia Team Up on Anti-Drone Tech

Hanwha Aerospace and Estonia-based Frankenburg Technologies have formalized cooperation to jointly develop next-generation C-UAS solutions tailored for armored combat vehicles. Under the agreement, Frankenburg will focus on interceptor missiles,...

February 11, 2026
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Stockholm to Modernize CV90 Fleet

Stockholm has launched a comprehensive modernization roadmap for its CV90 fleet under a pre-design agreement with HB Utveckling AB. Valued at roughly $38 million, the program will develop upgrade...

February 11, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

France Deepens AI Naval Ties With Thales

France is expanding the role of AI within its naval defense strategy, with Naval Group taking a 20-percent share in Thales’ cortAIx France initiative. The partnership deepens cooperation in...

February 11, 2026
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Defense Contract Boosts LightPath IR Systems

Orlando-based LightPath will supply advanced cooled infrared imaging systems under a multi-million-dollar defense agreement. The solutions incorporate built-in cooling to conceal system heat emissions while sustaining imaging clarity in...