News•Feb 11, 2026
BBN Wins US DoD Contract for Radar and 5G Coexistence Project
RTX BBN Technologies secured a U.S. Department of Defense contract to create a real‑time smart spectrum manager that enables defence radars and commercial 5G networks to share frequencies without interference. The first phase will deliver a system that detects radar activity, predicts 5G impact, and reroutes traffic within seconds, a dramatic speed improvement over existing tools. Subsequent development aims for a self‑managing, rule‑based platform deployable in cloud or edge environments, targeting a 50% boost in 5G capacity and a 20 dB reduction in radar interference.
By Naval Technology
News•Feb 11, 2026
Extended-Range GMLRS Surpasses 100km in Latest US Army Flight Test
The U.S. Army successfully flight‑tested the extended‑range Guided Multiple‑Launch Rocket System (ER GMLRS) on Jan. 30 at White Sands, hitting area targets beyond 100 km. The test used the Alternative Warhead variant launched from a HIMARS, with performance meeting or exceeding expectations. ER GMLRS...
By Army Technology
News•Feb 11, 2026
UK Seeking Containerised Armouries for Overseas Bases
The UK Ministry of Defence has issued a tender for containerised armouries, ammunition stores and workshops to support its overseas bases. The contract calls for a 20‑ft armoury and two 10‑ft containers, valued between £250 million and £500 million, with bids due...
By Army Technology
News•Feb 11, 2026
Raytheon Tests New Version of Coyote Counter-Drone System
Raytheon announced a successful test of the Coyote Block 3NK, a non‑kinetic counter‑drone system that can loiter, engage and be recalled for multiple missions. The variant is designed to neutralize drone swarms while minimizing collateral damage, making it suitable for urban...
By Defence Blog
News•Feb 11, 2026
Davie Defense Awarded USCG Contract to Build Five Arctic Security Cutters
Davie Defense, the U.S. arm of INOCEA, won a United States Coast Guard contract to build five Arctic Security Cutters, with the first vessel due in 2028. The program is part of a larger effort to acquire up to 11...
By Naval News
News•Feb 11, 2026
Inguar Defence Develops Special Vehicle to Support Drone Operations
Ukrainian defense firm Inguar Defence unveiled a pickup‑style variant of its Inguar‑3 MRAP, specifically built for UAV crews. Developed with input from Lasar’s Group of the National Guard, the vehicle retains the armored hull but drops the turret to cut...
By Defence Blog
News•Feb 11, 2026
Japan's New Supermajority Mandate To Defend Taiwan
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi won a landslide in February 2026, securing a two‑thirds majority in Japan’s lower house. The supermajority empowers her administration to adopt a hardline posture toward China’s regional ambitions. Tokyo has publicly pledged to defend Taiwan against any...
By RealClearWorld – Security/Defense (alt aggregation)
News•Feb 11, 2026
What Rubio Gets Right (and Wrong) About the Western Hemisphere
Juan S. González argues that U.S. security hinges on a stable Western Hemisphere, echoing Roosevelt’s Monroe‑Doctrine insight. He praises Secretary of State Marco Rubio for recognizing the need for proactive engagement but criticizes Rubio’s reliance on coercion and short‑term pressure....
By Foreign Policy
News•Feb 11, 2026
New Opportunities for Defence Firms as EU Steps up Support for Ukraine
The European Commission approved a €90 billion loan to Ukraine for 2026‑27, allocating €60 billion specifically for defence. Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis announced the package on 4 February 2026, aiming to sustain Ukraine’s military procurement through 2027. The financing opens a sizable market for European...
By Shephard Media
News•Feb 11, 2026
Rotors Over Le Mans: Europe’s Auto Giant Pivots to Military Production
Renault Group announced it will produce up to 600 unmanned aerial vehicles for the French armed forces, repurposing its Le Mans automotive plant rather than building a new facility. The move marks the French automaker’s first foray into defense hardware and...
By DefenseWorld/DW
News•Feb 11, 2026
Kroenig on NPR on Iran
Atlantic Council vice‑president and Scowcroft Center senior director Matthew Kroenig appeared on NPR on Feb. 11 to discuss the Trump administration’s ongoing negotiations with Iran. He outlined the limited progress of back‑channel talks aimed at reviving a nuclear agreement and highlighted...
By Atlantic Council
News•Feb 11, 2026
What the 2026 Singapore Airshow Tells Us About Asia’s Defense Industry Landscape
The 10th Singapore Airshow in February 2026 highlighted a shifting Asian defense market where cost‑effective, system‑of‑systems solutions are overtaking pure platform performance. China’s presence was muted, with fewer exhibitors and a conservative J‑10C demo aimed at budget‑constrained buyers, while its...
By The Diplomat – Asia Defense
News•Feb 11, 2026
US Coast Guard Orders Five Arctic Security Cutters From Davie Defense
U.S. Coast Guard awarded Davie Defense a contract to build five Arctic Security Cutters, a new class of polar icebreakers. The first two vessels will be constructed at Helsinki Shipyard in Finland, with delivery expected in 2028, while the remaining...
By Naval Today
News•Feb 11, 2026
Space Force Is Moving to Acquire by Mission Area, Service Official Says
The U.S. Space Force announced a shift from program‑based buying to aligning acquisitions with specific mission areas, a change championed by Lt. Gen. David Miller Jr. at the Defense and Intelligence Space Conference. Miller warned that speed alone without clear...
By Aerospace America (AIAA)
News•Feb 11, 2026
Boeing Shows Off JDAM LR Anti-Ship, Mining Bomber Payloads
Boeing demonstrated its Joint Direct Attack Munition Long Range (JDAM LR) equipped with anti‑ship and Quickstrike mining payloads on legacy B‑52H and B‑1B bombers. The kit converts a standard Mk‑82 bomb into a 300‑nautical‑mile cruise missile, with a decoy version...
By Naval News
News•Feb 11, 2026
World Defense Show 2026: Turkish and European Industries Will Cooperate, Says Aselsan Boss
At the World Defense Show 2026, Aselsan announced plans to cooperate with European defence firms, marking a strategic shift for Turkey’s defense sector. The company, which designs the Steel Dome air‑defence system, also supplies the Akkor active‑protection system and the...
By Shephard Media
News•Feb 11, 2026
The Feds Closed Air Space Around El Paso on Wednesday to Address "Cartel" Drones
The FAA abruptly shut down airspace around El Paso International Airport, imposing a 10‑day restriction and warning that violators could be shot down. Within ten hours the ban was lifted without explanation, and Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy later said the...
By Ars Technica – Security
News•Feb 11, 2026
Naval Group Plots Plan to Offer FDI Frigates to Sweden, Teams up with Local Shipyard
Naval Group announced plans to market its next‑generation Defence and Intervention (FDI) frigates to Sweden, signing a cooperation pact with local shipyard Oresund Drydocks on 2 February 2026 during the Amiral Ronarc’h visit. The agreement covers delivery of the first FDI unit...
By Naval Today
News•Feb 11, 2026
KBR Secures $103m USSF Analysis Task Orders Under HQ Contract
KBR has been awarded two firm‑fixed‑price task orders totaling $103 million under the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Decision Support for Headquarters Analysis contract. The three‑year effort, based in Chantilly, Virginia, will deliver data analysis, AI‑driven analytics, workforce design and interactive dashboards...
By Airforce Technology
News•Feb 11, 2026
Parsons Wins $125m US Army Contract for Research Services
Parsons has secured a five‑year, $125 million single‑award Task Order from the U.S. Army to support the Combat Capabilities Development Command’s research laboratory, the High Performance Computing Modernization Program, and the Defense Research and Engineering Network. The contract covers research, development,...
By Army Technology
News•Feb 11, 2026
Fort Benning Hosts Army Robotic Systems Tactics Course
The U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence launched the inaugural Robotic Autonomous Systems Leader Tactics Course (RASLT) at Fort Benning, a three‑week pilot aimed at integrating unmanned ground vehicles, small drones, and other autonomous platforms into maneuver operations. The program...
By Defence Blog
News•Feb 11, 2026
DARPA Launches CLARA High-Assurance AI Program
DARPA’s Defense Sciences Office has launched the CLARA (Compositional Learning‑And‑Reasoning for AI Complex Systems Engineering) program, seeking proposals to create high‑assurance AI that tightly integrates machine learning with automated reasoning. Awards can reach $2 million per project and cover a 24‑month...
By Defence Blog
News•Feb 11, 2026
U.S. Army Seeks Counter-Drone Systems for Red Sands Trials
The U.S. Army issued a Request for Information to support the 2026 Red Sands Hard Kill Challenge, targeting hard‑kill counter‑drone systems against Group 1‑3 small unmanned aerial systems. Led by USARCENT and the Army Armaments Center, the effort will field‑test technologies...
By Defence Blog
News•Feb 11, 2026
U.S. Air Force Buys Chimera FPV Drones for Special Unit
The U.S. Air Force has awarded a sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price contract to Oak Grove Technologies for its Chimera small unmanned aerial systems, fulfilling an urgent requirement of the 1st Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt Field. The procurement includes Chimera FPV drones...
By Defence Blog
News•Feb 11, 2026
How the Hedge Strategy Will Impact the US Navy’s Future Capabilities
The U.S. Navy’s newly announced Hedge Strategy seeks to rebuild its surface fleet around lethal, modular and affordable platforms. By emphasizing flexibility and cost‑effectiveness, the plan aims to halt the chronic schedule slips and budget overruns that have plagued recent...
By Shephard Media
News•Feb 11, 2026
Exposed Training Open the Door for Crypto-Mining in Fortune 500 Cloud Environments
Pentera Labs identified nearly 2,000 publicly exposed training applications across cloud platforms, with about 60% hosted on AWS, Azure or GCP. Roughly one‑fifth of these instances contained crypto‑mining scripts, web‑shells or persistence tools, indicating active exploitation. The vulnerable apps were...
By The Hacker News
News•Feb 11, 2026
Moldova. EU – Yes; CIS – No; Unirea – Not This Time
Moldova announced its formal exit from the Commonwealth of Independent States, signaling a decisive break from a key Russian‑linked institution. At the same time, Chişinău is accelerating its integration with the European Union under President Maia Sandu’s pro‑Western agenda. Public...
By Defence24 (Poland)
News•Feb 11, 2026
David’s Sling Air Defense System Validates Combat Lessons in a Recent Test Campaign
Israel’s David’s Sling medium‑to‑long‑range interceptor completed a rigorous test campaign that incorporated real‑time combat lessons from Operation Rising Lion. The trials, run by the Israeli Missile Defense Organization with U.S. MDA support, validated a suite of upgrades that improve interception of missiles, rockets,...
By Defense Update
News•Feb 11, 2026
Japan Hands Philippines Radars to Keep Closer Eye on China
Japan officially handed over five coastal radar systems to the Philippines under its 2023 Official Security Assistance program. The equipment, which includes surveillance, communications and support components, is designed to enhance the Philippine Navy’s maritime domain awareness and support ISR,...
By Asia Times – Defense
News•Feb 11, 2026
AI, Defence and Energy Transition to Drive India’s Next Capex Wave: Chetan Ahya
Morgan Stanley’s Chetan Ahya says India is entering a new capex wave driven by a global industrial cycle revival, stronger non‑tech exports, and three structural trends: AI‑related infrastructure, higher defence spending, and the energy‑transition push. He notes that the Indian...
By ET EnergyWorld (The Economic Times)
News•Feb 11, 2026
ING Groep NV Sells 64,648 Shares of GE Aerospace $GE
ING Groep NV trimmed its GE Aerospace holding by 38.3%, selling 64,648 shares and leaving a 104,299‑share position worth roughly $31.4 million. The reduction came as other institutions, notably Norges Bank, Jennison Associates, Vanguard, Lazard and Geode Capital, expanded their stakes,...
By DefenseWorld/DW
News•Feb 11, 2026
Guidance: Military Low Flying: MOD Sponsored Air Exercises
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has been continuously publishing and updating a detailed schedule of military low‑flying air exercises from early 2021 through early 2026. Each entry lists a specific week‑long window during which training flights are authorised, reflecting...
By UK Ministry of Defence (GOV.UK)
News•Feb 11, 2026
Cold War Battlescruiser, Modern Price: Russia’s Costly Admiral Nakhimov Upgrade
Russia has completed a costly, decade‑long modernization of the Kirov‑class battlecruiser Admiral Nakhimov, with estimates of up to $5 billion invested. The refit equips the 28,000‑ton nuclear‑powered ship with a new vertical launch system capable of firing up to 80 Kalibr or...
By Naval News
News•Feb 11, 2026
Maritime Divide: Why the Philippines Is Failing Its Seas
Philippines’ maritime governance remains fragmented, leading to severe fisheries losses, safety failures, and costly logistics. Overfishing and weak enforcement cause an annual loss of about 45 million kilograms of fish, while ferry disasters like the MV Trisha Kerstin 3 highlight systemic safety...
By Asia Times – Defense
News•Feb 11, 2026
South Korean Shipyard Joins U.S. Navy Ship Repair Program
South Korean shipbuilder SK Oceanplant signed a Master Ship Repair Agreement with the U.S. Navy. The agreement, granted after passing a NAVSUP port security assessment, authorizes the yard to compete for maintenance, repair and overhaul contracts on U.S. warships. SK...
By Defence Blog
News•Feb 11, 2026
Future-Ready Navigation for Naval Operations: SYNAPSIS Delivers a Unified and Integrated Platform for Modern Naval Missions
Anschütz unveiled SYNAPSIS, a unified, sensor‑agnostic navigation and tactical platform for modern warships. The system consolidates chart, sensor, and combat data into a single maritime picture via its Consistent Common Reference System, enhancing situational awareness and decision speed. SYNAPSIS WECDIS NX...
By Naval News
News•Feb 11, 2026
South Korea Moves Closer to KDDX Stealth Destroyer Deal
South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) held a pre‑bid briefing on Feb 11 to launch the contractor‑selection phase for the Korean Next‑Generation Destroyer (KDDX). The program targets an 8,000‑ton stealth destroyer equipped with the Korean Vertical Launching System (KVLS) for...
By Defence Blog
News•Feb 11, 2026
Developing a Risk-Scoring Tool for Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Biological Design
Researchers at RAND released a risk‑scoring framework to evaluate AI‑enabled biological design threats. The tool separates biological modification impact across five functions—host range, replication, immune evasion, environmental stability, and transmission—and an actor capability dimension that gauges technical skill and AI...
By RAND Blog/Analysis
News•Feb 11, 2026
World Defense Show 2026: Russia Reveals Details of New Loitering Munition
At the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, Kalashnikov unveiled the RUS‑PE loitering munition, a cannister‑launched, man‑portable system with an approximate 40 km range. The company said the weapon is already in service and entering low‑rate initial production, while development continues...
By Shephard Media
News•Feb 11, 2026
Chinese J-35 Face Engine Restrictions on Fujian Carrier
China’s carrier‑based J‑35 stealth fighters on the new Type 003 carrier Fujian are reported to suffer severe engine performance limits, restricting them to roughly seven minutes of flight at a 900 km radius. Analysts say the aircraft still rely on the older...
By Defence Blog
News•Feb 11, 2026
DARPA Picks Saronic for Semi-Autonomous Vessel Protection Program
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has chosen Saronic to lead the Pulling Guard program’s Focus Area 2, developing a semi‑autonomous, modular escort vessel for unarmed logistics ships. The platform will feature standardized physical and digital interfaces, allowing rapid integration...
By Naval Today
News•Feb 11, 2026
Growing Cracks in the BRICS+ Wall
The 2026 Davos forum highlighted a widening rift between President Trump’s hyper‑transactional Board of Peace (BoP) and the consensus‑driven BRICS+ alliance. While the BoP can mobilise billion‑dollar initiatives within weeks, BRICS+ remains mired in slow multilateralism, hampered by its recent...
By Asia Times – Defense
News•Feb 11, 2026
America the Fearful
In early January 2026, U.S. special‑operations forces conducted a raid on Caracas and seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Deputy White House chief of staff Stephen Miller defended the operation as a demonstration of American strength in a chaotic world. The move marks...
By Foreign Affairs
News•Feb 11, 2026
F-16 Pilot Becomes First Air Guardsman to Win Prestigious Shine Award
Lt. Col. Eric R. Emerson, an Air National Guard F‑16 pilot, became the first Guard member to receive the Anthony C. Shine Award, which honors fighter pilots who embody character, professionalism, and tactical skill. In 2024 he commanded a 24/7...
By Air & Space Forces Magazine
News•Feb 11, 2026
JBER Debuts a PACAF-First Mission Ready Airman Program
Joint Base Elmendorf‑Richardson launched the Pacific Air Forces’ first Mission Ready Airman program, targeting Security Forces. Thirty‑four noncommissioned officers completed the inaugural course, which blends tactical skills with mission‑focused instruction. A core component was land‑navigation training designed for GPS‑denied scenarios,...
By U.S. Space Force – News (All Entries)
News•Feb 11, 2026
Navy Names Surface Warfare Officers of the Year
The U.S. Navy honored Lt. Cmdr. Carolyn Bystrom and Lt. Cmdr. Brian Van Metre as the Pacific and Atlantic Fleet Surface Warfare Officers of the Year, respectively. Bystrom earned the Pacific award for her tactics leadership aboard the destroyer USS Spruance, including...
By Military Times
News•Feb 11, 2026
Experts Argue Marine Pullback in Okinawa Should Be Halted as China Threat Rises
Experts warn that the Defense Policy Review Initiative, which aims to move roughly 10,000 U.S. Marines from Okinawa to Guam, Hawaii, Australia and the continental United States, could erode deterrence as China accelerates its push toward Taiwan. The plan, in...
By Military Times
News•Feb 11, 2026
UK Steps up Defence of Arctic and High North From Rising Russian Threats
The United Kingdom will double its troop presence in Norway from 1,000 to 2,000 over the next three years, reinforcing NATO’s Arctic Sentry mission. A major Joint Expeditionary Force exercise, Lion Protector, is slated for September 2026 across Iceland, the...
By UK Ministry of Defence (GOV.UK)
News•Feb 11, 2026
UK to Lead Multinational Cyber Defence Exercise From Singapore.
Britain will lead the Defence Cyber Marvel 2026 exercise, bringing together more than 2,500 personnel from 29 nations in Singapore. The week‑long drill simulates real‑world cyber attacks, pitting blue and red teams against each other while integrating military, government and...
By UK Ministry of Defence (GOV.UK)
News•Feb 10, 2026
SpaceX's Next-Gen Super Heavy Booster Aces Four Days of "Cryoproof" Testing
SpaceX announced that its upgraded Super Heavy V3 booster successfully completed a four‑day cryogenic proof‑test campaign at Texas’ Massey Test Site. The test involved multiple liquid‑nitrogen fills and pressure cycles that mimic the ultra‑cold methane and liquid‑oxygen loads planned for...
By Ars Technica – Security