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February 16, 2026
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Naval Platforms

8th John Lewis Tanker Keel Laid for US Navy

The keel-laying of T-AO 212 underscores the Navy’s ongoing logistics modernization efforts. The John Lewis-class oilers are critical enablers of sustained blue-water operations, ensuring carrier strike groups and surface...

February 16, 2026
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Air Platforms

Apache Fires New Proximity C-UAS Munition

The introduction of the XM1225 30×113mm proximity-fused round marks a significant doctrinal evolution in U.S. Army rotary-wing warfare. Integrated onto the AH-64 Apache’s M230 Chain Gun without requiring platform...

February 16, 2026
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Land Platforms

Akeron Explained: Europe’s Next-Gen Missile

The Akeron missile family developed by MBDA embodies Europe’s transition toward network-enabled precision strike ecosystems. Unlike legacy anti-tank guided missiles designed for linear engagements, Akeron systems integrate dual-mode seekers,...

February 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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 13, 2026
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Land Platforms

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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Communication and Electronics

Israel Expands Digital Military Infrastructure

The digitization effort marks a transformative step in Israel’s ground force modernization, emphasizing seamless connectivity across operational domains. By deploying AI-driven analytics and scalable open architecture systems, the IDF...

February 12, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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...

February 12, 2026
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Land Platforms

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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Naval Platforms

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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Unmanned Systems

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...