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February 3, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

New Technology Boosts Real-Time Threat Awareness for US Navy

DARPA has awarded RTX’s Raytheon a contract to develop a cutting-edge sensing and targeting system aimed at strengthening real-time threat awareness for US naval vessels. The initiative seeks to...

February 3, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Raytheon Short Range Interceptor Completes Ballistic Test

Raytheon’s Next Generation Short Range Interceptor has completed a successful ballistic test, marking a significant step in the company’s effort to replace the US Army’s Stinger surface-to-air missile. The...

February 2, 2026
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Land Platforms

Thales Rolls Out Smart Surveillance for Army Vehicles

Thales UK has unveiled new armored vehicle surveillance technology designed to help crews track threats faster and operate more effectively under battlefield pressure. The company demonstrated the systems at...

February 2, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed Expands THAAD Missile Production for Allies

Lockheed Martin is significantly ramping up production of its THAAD missile defense interceptors following a new agreement with the US Department of Defense, aimed at reinforcing air and missile...

February 1, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Microwave Weapon Shown Defeating Fiber-Optic FPV Drones

Epirus has publicly demonstrated that high-power microwave weapons can counter fiber-optic guided FPV drones, a class of unmanned threats engineered to bypass conventional electronic warfare systems. The company released...

February 1, 2026
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Naval Platforms

UK Navy Studies Aster Missile Use with Mk41 VLS Systems

The British Ministry of Defence is preparing to commission MBDA UK Limited to evaluate whether the Aster missile family can be deployed from the Mk41 Vertical Launching System, a...

January 31, 2026
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Air Platforms

MQ-25A Stingray Completes US Navy Autonomous Taxi Test

Boeing has confirmed that the U.S. Navy’s first operational MQ-25A Stingray has completed its inaugural autonomous taxi test, marking a significant step toward introducing uncrewed aircraft into daily aircraft...

January 31, 2026
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Land Platforms

Sweden Begins Testing Slovak CV90 MkIV Infantry Vehicles

Slovakia’s Combat Vehicle 90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicle program has reached a key milestone, with the first Slovak-configured vehicles now undergoing testing at BAE Systems Hägglunds in Sweden. The...

January 30, 2026
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Land Platforms

Korea Begins Overseas Supply of K2 MBT Engine

South Korea has taken a significant step toward defense export autonomy by launching overseas sales of a locally developed engine for the K2 Black Panther main battle tank. The...

January 29, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Singapore’s 2nd Victoria-Class Warship Keel Laid

Singapore’s shipbuilder ST Engineering has completed the keel-laying of the second Victoria-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel for the Republic of Singapore Navy, signaling continued progress on one of the country’s...