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February 11, 2026
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Air Platforms

Taipei Shifts to 10 New C-130J Aircraft

Taipei has opted to transition to the C-130J Super Hercules, prioritizing interoperability with US and allied forces in contested environments. Earlier upgrade plans for its 19 C-130H aircraft included...

February 10, 2026
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Land Platforms

Oslo, London Advance Armoured Vehicle R&D

Oslo and London formalized participation in the CAVS armored vehicle program through an R&D accord granting access to development packages. The Patria 6×6 platform, designed to NATO standards, offers...

February 10, 2026
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Air Platforms

Gripen May Get APKWS to Counter UAV Threats

Reflecting a wider shift toward cost-efficient air combat solutions, Saab is assessing APKWS integration to give the Gripen a scalable counter-UAV option. With individual rockets costing a fraction of...

February 10, 2026
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Air Platforms

Typhoon Upgrade to Improve Flight Performance

The AMK program aims to keep the Eurofighter Typhoon operationally relevant through aerodynamic and avionics enhancements. Developed by Airbus, BAE Systems, and Leonardo, the upgrade increases lift by approximately...

February 9, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Red Cat Launches Next-Gen Armed Unmanned Surface Vessel

Red Cat Holdings is strengthening its push into autonomous maritime systems with the introduction of the V7 unmanned surface vessel, a platform designed for expeditionary and strike-oriented naval missions....

February 7, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

US Marine Corps Develops Its First NDAA-Compliant 3D-Printed UAV

The U.S. Marine Corps has unveiled its first NDAA-compliant, 3D-printed first-person-view drone, designed for rapid assembly, operational flexibility, and secure field deployment. The drone, called HANX, was developed with...

February 6, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Ranger Radar Gets Speed and Precision Boost From Teledyne FLIR

Teledyne FLIR has upgraded its Ranger radar family, dramatically improving performance in detection speed, range, and precision for critical security missions. The enhancements apply to the R8-3DX and R20SS...

February 6, 2026
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Air Platforms

Israel Selects Elbit to Install Indigenous Systems on CH-53K Helicopters

Elbit Systems has secured a $130 million contract from Israel to install domestically developed aviation systems on the Israeli Air Force’s future CH-53K Pereh heavy-lift helicopters. Under the Defense...

February 6, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Inside the Columbia-Class SSBN Powering US Strategic Deterrence

Deep below the surface, beyond observation and reach, the United States is building the next foundation of its nuclear deterrent. The Columbia-class submarine is a new-generation strategic platform designed...

February 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

India Allows Private Industry in Fifth-Gen Fighter Program

India has taken a decisive step toward expanding private-sector participation in defense aviation by shortlisting three consortia for the development of its fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. In a...