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News•Mar 1, 2026
U.S. Forces Adopt Smart Rifle Sight for Counter-Drone Defense
The U.S. Army incorporated the Israeli‑made SMASH 2000 smart rifle sight into a multinational counter‑drone exercise at Germany’s Grafenwoehr Training Area. The AI‑driven fire‑control system gives infantry squads a hard‑kill capability against small unmanned aerial systems, complementing larger air‑defense assets. Soldiers from the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Belgian forces qualified using the device, highlighting its cross‑service and allied appeal. The deployment reflects a broader shift toward kinetic, dismounted solutions for the growing small‑drone threat.
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News•Mar 1, 2026
U.S. Army to Buy More AMPVs to Replace M113s Sent to Ukraine
The U.S. Army will spend $250 million to buy 50 Armored Multi‑Purpose Vehicles (AMPVs) to replace the M113 armored personnel carriers it transferred to Ukraine. The procurement, slated for award before April, restores the Army’s combat‑vehicle inventory after sending roughly 900...
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News•Mar 1, 2026
U.S. Air Force Prepares Long-Term Support for U-2 Missions
The U.S. Air Force has issued a Request for Information to identify contractors capable of sustaining the life‑support systems of its U‑2 high‑altitude reconnaissance aircraft. The RFI, released on February 26, 2026, targets depot‑level repair, engineering, and rapid spare‑parts support for pilot...
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News•Mar 1, 2026
U.S. Air Force Selects KIHOMAC for AN/FPS-117 Radar Support
The U.S. Air Force awarded KIHOMAC Inc. a $32.4 million, five‑year indefinite‑delivery/indefinite‑quantity contract to provide contractor logistics support for the AN/FPS‑117 long‑range radar under the Atmospheric Early Warning System program. The agreement, issued by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center,...
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News•Mar 1, 2026
Russia Promotes Krasnopol-M2 as Superior Guided Artillery Shell
Russia's state defense conglomerate Rostec promoted its Krasnopol‑M2 laser‑guided artillery shell as more accurate than Western equivalents, showcasing a pinpoint strike by an Msta‑S howitzer in ministry footage. The company claims internal statistics prove superior accuracy, faster detection‑to‑engagement cycles, and...
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News•Mar 1, 2026
Israel Conducts Mass Air Raids on Iran
Israel has intensified its air campaign against Iran, dropping more than 1,200 bombs on military targets since the war began. Over 200 aircraft struck roughly 500 sites, focusing on radar, air‑defence networks and ballistic‑missile infrastructure, including a missile‑launch complex near...
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News•Mar 1, 2026
Retired U.S. General Slams U.S. Delay in Fighter Transfers to Ukraine
Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Deptula criticized Washington for postponing the transfer of advanced fighter aircraft to Ukraine, saying Russian rhetoric deterred both Biden and Trump administrations. He argued that early delivery of platforms such as F‑35s, F‑22s...
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News•Feb 28, 2026
U.S. CENTCOM Confirms Strikes on Iranian Missile and Drone Sites
U.S. Central Command confirmed that Operation Epic Fury began on Feb. 28, targeting Iranian Revolutionary Guard command facilities, air‑defense systems, and missile and drone launch sites. The strikes were executed simultaneously from air, land and sea platforms using precision munitions, and...
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News•Feb 28, 2026
U.S. Department of War Promotes Defense Manufacturing Expansion
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth wrapped up the first phase of the "Arsenal of Freedom" tour with stops at General Dynamics and L3Harris plants in Camden, Arkansas. He urged faster, domestic production of missiles, interceptors and hypersonic weapons, framing...
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News•Feb 28, 2026
Israel Receives Dozens of Military Vehicles in New Supply Delivery
Israel’s Ministry of Defense confirmed that a cargo ship unloaded dozens of Humvees, trucks and other military gear at Haifa Port, bolstering IDF operations under Operation Roaring Lion. The delivery is part of a broader logistics campaign that has moved more than...
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News•Feb 28, 2026
Kuwait Defends Ali Al Salem Air Base From Missile Strike
Kuwait’s Ministry of Defence announced that its air‑defence forces successfully intercepted multiple ballistic missiles aimed at Ali Al Salem Air Base, with debris falling nearby but no casualties reported. The engagement demonstrates Kuwait’s active missile‑defence posture and its layered systems...
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News•Feb 28, 2026
Iran Targets U.S. Naval Base Radar with Shahed Drone
Iran deployed a Shahed‑type one‑way attack drone that struck a radar installation at the U.S. Naval Support Activity Bahrain, a key logistics hub for the Fifth Fleet. Video evidence shows the low‑altitude UAV impacting the radar, though U.S. officials have...
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News•Feb 28, 2026
UAE Warns Iran over Missile Attacks on Gulf States
The United Arab Emirates condemned recent Iranian missile launches after debris from an intercepted projectile killed a Pakistani civilian. The UAE warned Tehran that continued strikes could bring “grave consequences” and called for restraint and diplomatic de‑escalation. Iranian officials say...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
U.S. State Department Reduces Diplomatic Presence in Israel over Security Concerns
The U.S. State Department authorized the voluntary departure of non‑essential personnel and their families from its Israel mission on Feb. 27, 2026, citing heightened safety risks amid escalating regional tensions. Embassy operations will remain open, though staffing levels may be adjusted....
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News•Feb 26, 2026
German Startup Develops Cyborg Insect Swarms for NATO Forces
German startup SWARM Biotactics announced that its bio‑electronic cyborg‑insect swarms have moved from laboratory prototypes to field‑tested, paying NATO customers, including Germany’s Bundeswehr. The platforms combine living insects with neural‑interface hardware, edge AI sensors and secure communications, allowing coordinated autonomous...
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Deals•Feb 25, 2026
SWARM Biotactics Raises €13M in Investment Funding
German defence‑tech startup SWARM Biotactics announced it has secured approximately €13 million ($15.36 million) in investment funding to support the development and deployment of its bio‑electronic cyborg‑insect swarms for NATO customers. The funding was disclosed in a Feb 25 statement by CEO Stefan...
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