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U.S. Navy Fields Single-Use EW Decoy Program for Naval Aviation
News•Feb 26, 2026

U.S. Navy Fields Single-Use EW Decoy Program for Naval Aviation

The U.S. Navy has launched a market‑research effort to field single‑use Active Expendable Decoys (AED) for its F‑35 and F‑18 fighter fleets. The program targets an initial purchase of roughly 3,000 decoys per year, rising to about 6,000 units annually by the follow‑on phase, with production slated at 300 devices each month. Deliveries could begin within four to ten months after a contract award expected in November 2026. The decoys are designed to provide independent radio‑frequency countermeasure capability, augmenting existing onboard electronic‑warfare suites.

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U.S. Army Moves Toward Plug-and-Play Drone Munition Architecture
News•Feb 26, 2026

U.S. Army Moves Toward Plug-and-Play Drone Munition Architecture

The U.S. Army issued a sources‑sought notice to find industry partners capable of delivering a standardized munition payload interface for uncrewed aerial systems, based on the Picatinny Common Lethality Interface Kit (CLIK) and the smaller Universal Payload Interface (sUPI). The...

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U.S. Air Force Initiates Program to Replace LC-130H Polar Aircraft
News•Feb 26, 2026

U.S. Air Force Initiates Program to Replace LC-130H Polar Aircraft

The U.S. Air Force has launched the Polar Modernization LC‑130J program to replace its aging LC‑130H fleet with a digitally upgraded, ski‑equipped variant of the C‑130J. The initiative will study structural reinforcements, avionics integration, and thermal protections needed for Arctic...

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Boeing Secures U.S. Special Operations Command MH-47G Deal
News•Feb 26, 2026

Boeing Secures U.S. Special Operations Command MH-47G Deal

Boeing received a $19.4 million contract modification from U.S. Special Operations Command to continue procurement of MH‑47G special‑operations helicopters. The funding extends production at Boeing’s Ridley Park facility through November 2030, sustaining the heavy‑lift, long‑range capability essential for special‑operations missions. The MH‑47G variant...

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Ukraine Targets Russian Army Command Post Using ATACMS Missiles
News•Feb 25, 2026

Ukraine Targets Russian Army Command Post Using ATACMS Missiles

Ukraine confirmed the use of U.S.-supplied ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles to strike a Russian 5th Army auxiliary command post near Novopetrivka in occupied Donetsk on Feb. 24. The operation also hit ammunition depots, UAV‑control sites and three additional command‑observation posts, marking...

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SYOS Aerospace Develops Frontline-Proven Multi-Domain Autonomy Solutions
News•Feb 25, 2026

SYOS Aerospace Develops Frontline-Proven Multi-Domain Autonomy Solutions

SYOS Aerospace announced that frontline feedback is accelerating upgrades to its uncrewed maritime, ground and aerial platforms, enabling rapid development cycles. The firm has produced over 140 uncrewed surface vessels in the past year and is expanding production for NATO...

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Epirus Confirms Leonidas Microwave System Integration with DFT Platform
News•Feb 25, 2026

Epirus Confirms Leonidas Microwave System Integration with DFT Platform

Epirus and Digital Force Technologies have merged Epirus' Leonidas high‑power microwave weapon with DFT's Seraphim command‑and‑control software to create a unified detect‑to‑defeat counter‑UAS system. The integrated solution links autonomous detection, tracking and non‑kinetic microwave defeat, allowing a single burst to...

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Turkey Confirms Pilot Killed in F-16 Fighter Jet Crash
News•Feb 25, 2026

Turkey Confirms Pilot Killed in F-16 Fighter Jet Crash

Turkey’s Air Force confirmed that an F‑16 fighter jet crashed near a highway in western Turkey, killing the pilot. The aircraft took off from the 9th Main Jet Base Command in Balıkesir and lost radio and tracking contact at 00:56...

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SWARM Biotactics Raises €13M in Investment Funding
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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Canada Confirms New Armored Vehicle Shipment to Ukraine
News•Feb 24, 2026

Canada Confirms New Armored Vehicle Shipment to Ukraine

Canada announced a new military aid package that includes more than 400 armored vehicles—66 LAV 6s and 383 Roshel Senators—and a $2 billion budget for fiscal year 2026‑27. The package also extends the Operation UNIFIER training mission to 2029, increasing Canadian personnel on...

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U.S. Marine Corps Buys Scorpion Light Mobile Mortars
News•Feb 24, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Buys Scorpion Light Mobile Mortars

The U.S. Marine Corps awarded Global Military Products a $4.9 million firm‑fixed‑price contract to deliver its Scorpion Light mobile mortar system for live‑fire testing. The platform mounts a mortar on a Polaris MRZR Alpha 6×6 vehicle, offering rapid “shoot‑and‑scoot” capability for dispersed infantry....

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Ukrainian Startup Launches Production of Segmented Combat Wheels
News•Feb 24, 2026

Ukrainian Startup Launches Production of Segmented Combat Wheels

Ukrainian startup Qirim Technology has begun production of segmented airless wheels for military ground drones and vehicles. The modular design replaces traditional pneumatic tires with interchangeable rubber segments mounted on a steel frame, eliminating punctures. Wheels are supplied free to...

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U.S. Army Chief Scientist Inspects Counter-Drone Platform at MSI Facility
News•Feb 24, 2026

U.S. Army Chief Scientist Inspects Counter-Drone Platform at MSI Facility

U.S. Army Chief Scientist Dr. David Gorsich toured MSI Defense Solutions in Mooresville, North Carolina to assess the company’s ground‑vehicle integration and its EAGLS modular counter‑UAS platform. The demonstration highlighted MSI’s ability to fuse sensors, command‑and‑control software, and kinetic or...

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FN America Tests Futuristic MTL-30 Grenade Launcher
News•Feb 24, 2026

FN America Tests Futuristic MTL-30 Grenade Launcher

FN America announced the successful function testing of its MTL‑30 30 mm medium tactical grenade launcher equipped with the MF30MD multi‑function muzzle device, under the U.S. Army Precision Grenadier System (PGS) prototype program. The evaluation, performed with Strategic Sciences, focused on...

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Israel Upgrades UH-60 Fleet with Synthetic Vision Helmet System
News•Feb 24, 2026

Israel Upgrades UH-60 Fleet with Synthetic Vision Helmet System

Elbit Systems will equip the Israeli Air Force’s UH‑60 Black Hawk fleet with its Helmet Display and Tracking System (HDTS), delivering synthetic vision, head‑tracking, and multi‑sensor integration. The helmet provides three‑dimensional terrain and obstacle symbology directly in the pilot’s line...

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U.S. Air Force Tests YFQ-44 ‘Fighter Drone’ with AMRAAM Missile
News•Feb 24, 2026

U.S. Air Force Tests YFQ-44 ‘Fighter Drone’ with AMRAAM Missile

The U.S. Air Force unveiled the first image of Anduril’s YFQ‑44 Fury drone carrying an inert AIM‑120 AMRAAM, marking the start of captive‑carry weapons integration testing under the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. The tests focus on airworthiness, structural performance,...

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New Illustrations Show Mystery DARPA LongShot Missile Drone
News•Feb 24, 2026

New Illustrations Show Mystery DARPA LongShot Missile Drone

DARPA has unveiled new illustrations of its X‑68A LongShot program, an air‑launched unmanned aircraft designed to carry air‑to‑air missiles. Built by General Atomics, the drone can be released from a variety of host platforms and operate ahead of crewed formations....

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Boeing Starts Assembly of Canada’s CP-8A Poseidon Aircraft
News•Feb 24, 2026

Boeing Starts Assembly of Canada’s CP-8A Poseidon Aircraft

Boeing has begun fuselage integration on the Royal Canadian Air Force’s first CP‑8A Poseidon, the Canadian variant of the P‑8A maritime patrol aircraft. The aircraft, serial number 9627, marks the start of production for Canada’s effort to modernize long‑range surveillance...

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Boeing Highlights F-15 Evolution Into Multi-Role Combat Platform
News•Feb 24, 2026

Boeing Highlights F-15 Evolution Into Multi-Role Combat Platform

Boeing confirmed the U.S. Air Force is fielding the F‑15EX Eagle II, the latest evolution of the F‑15 family first introduced in 1974. The new variant features modern avionics, open‑architecture systems, and expanded payload capacity, giving it longer range and the...

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U.S. Army Launches UH-60M Black Hawk Modification Initiative
News•Feb 23, 2026

U.S. Army Launches UH-60M Black Hawk Modification Initiative

The U.S. Army issued a Request for Information to explore a commercial modification line for its UH‑60M Black Hawk fleet. The program would upgrade 12 to 24 helicopters each year through component overhauls and integration of existing modernization kits. By...

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U.S. Army Surveys Industry for M225A1 Mortar Component Supply
News•Feb 23, 2026

U.S. Army Surveys Industry for M225A1 Mortar Component Supply

The U.S. Army issued a Sources Sought Notice to evaluate domestic manufacturers’ ability to produce the firing‑mechanism gun for its M225 and M225A1 60 mm mortar systems. The effort targets an estimated need of 55 units per year over two years...

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U.S. Army Opens Competition for Extended-Range PrSM Missile
News•Feb 23, 2026

U.S. Army Opens Competition for Extended-Range PrSM Missile

The U.S. Army announced an Industry Day to launch the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 4 rapid‑prototyping effort. The program calls for a HIMARS‑compatible missile with a range exceeding 1,000 km that can strike moving land and maritime targets without GPS. A...

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U.S. Navy Sends USS New Mexico to Portsmouth for Modernization
News•Feb 23, 2026

U.S. Navy Sends USS New Mexico to Portsmouth for Modernization

The U.S. Navy’s Virginia‑class attack submarine USS New Mexico (SSN 779) arrived at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard on Feb 21, 2026 to begin a major modernization overhaul. The refit is designed to extend the boat’s service life, upgrade its combat systems, and ensure it...

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Ukrainian Forces Destroy Russian Helicopters at Forward Airfield
News•Feb 22, 2026

Ukrainian Forces Destroy Russian Helicopters at Forward Airfield

Ukrainian Armed Forces used a long‑range strike drone to hit the Pugachevka airfield in Russia’s Oryol region on Feb 20, 2026, destroying a Ka‑52 attack helicopter and a Mi‑8 multirole helicopter. The operation marks one of the most recent deep‑strike actions inside...

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Satellite Imagery Confirms Damage at Russia’s Key Missile Plant
News•Feb 22, 2026

Satellite Imagery Confirms Damage at Russia’s Key Missile Plant

Satellite imagery released by the OSINT group CiberBoroshno shows a 30 × 24 metre roof breach at Russia’s Votkinsk Machine Building Plant after a Ukrainian strike using FP‑5 “Flamingo” cruise missiles. The plant is a primary producer of strategic missiles such as Yars,...

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Israeli Firm Develops Shadowfax Drone with SAURON Turret
News•Feb 22, 2026

Israeli Firm Develops Shadowfax Drone with SAURON Turret

Israeli robotics firm Macushla unveiled the Shadowfax unmanned ground vehicle equipped with the SAURON remote‑controlled weapon station ahead of the Enforce Tac Nuremberg 2026 exhibition. The platform is lightweight, highly modular and can be re‑configured for combat, engineering or rescue missions. Demonstrations...

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U.S. Army Conducts HIMARS Live Fire During Arctic Exercise
News•Feb 22, 2026

U.S. Army Conducts HIMARS Live Fire During Arctic Exercise

The U.S. Army's 17th Field Artillery Brigade fired HIMARS during the Arctic JPMRC 26‑02 exercise in Alaska, proving long‑range precision fires in extreme cold. The live‑fire validated rapid deployment and integration with the 11th Airborne Division while overcoming freezing‑related equipment challenges....

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U.S. Army Deletes Newly Released Dark Eagle Photos
News•Feb 21, 2026

U.S. Army Deletes Newly Released Dark Eagle Photos

The U.S. Army posted, then swiftly removed, official photographs of its Dark Eagle Long‑Range Hypersonic Weapon, allowing the images to circulate online before any explanation was offered. Dark Eagle is a mobile boost‑glide system capable of Mach 5+ speeds, designed to...

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Kalashnikov Showcases Electric Military Motorcycles
News•Feb 21, 2026

Kalashnikov Showcases Electric Military Motorcycles

Kalashnikov Concern unveiled its electric Izh‑Enduro military motorcycles at a Rostec exhibition, highlighting low‑noise, high‑mobility platforms for frontline logistics. The bikes can haul up to 200 kg, travel up to 100 km on a single charge, and reach speeds of 100‑150 km/h. Designed...

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U.S. Marine Corps Awards New ROGUE-Fires Missile Carrier Deal
News•Feb 21, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Awards New ROGUE-Fires Missile Carrier Deal

The U.S. Marine Corps awarded Oshkosh Defense a $16.8 million contract modification to procure ROGUE‑Fires autonomous missile carriers. The JLTV‑based, crew‑less launchers can fire Naval Strike Missiles or Tomahawk cruise missiles, supporting the Navy and Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System. Fielding...

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U.S. Army Funds PAC-3 Launcher Recapitalization Program
News•Feb 21, 2026

U.S. Army Funds PAC-3 Launcher Recapitalization Program

The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $43.5 million contract modification on Feb 20 2026 to recapitalize Patriot PAC‑3 launchers, raising the program’s cumulative value to $223 million. The award funds product‑assurance activities, testing, and lifecycle upgrades aimed at extending launcher service life. Work will...

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Lithuania Begins Rail Project to Speed NATO Troop Movement
News•Feb 20, 2026

Lithuania Begins Rail Project to Speed NATO Troop Movement

Lithuania has started building a dedicated railway to the Rudninkai training area, aimed at speeding the movement of NATO forces, particularly a German brigade stationed in the country. The line will allow rapid transport of troops, armored vehicles and logistical...

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U.S. Marine Corps Rejects Switch to M7 Rifle
News•Feb 20, 2026

U.S. Marine Corps Rejects Switch to M7 Rifle

The U.S. Marine Corps announced it will retain the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle rather than switch to the Army’s M7 Next Generation Squad Weapon. The decision cites the M27’s fit with the Corps’ expeditionary and amphibious doctrine and its proven...

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U.S. Air Force Deploys Skiron X Drone in Counter-UAS Training
News•Feb 20, 2026

U.S. Air Force Deploys Skiron X Drone in Counter-UAS Training

The U.S. Air Force employed Aurora Flight Sciences’ Skiron X hybrid drone as a simulated adversary during counter‑UAS training at Germany’s Grafenwoehr Training Area on Feb. 19, 2026. The exercise evaluated expanding the Joint Multi‑Domain Counter‑UAS Operator Course into a joint, multi‑service program...

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Belarus Launches Rapid Reserve Mobilization
News•Feb 20, 2026

Belarus Launches Rapid Reserve Mobilization

Belarus has begun a rapid reserve mobilization in its western regions bordering NATO members, issuing summonses that require reporting within hours. Opposition figures say the call‑ups are mandatory, with no deferments and confiscated phones, effectively constituting a hidden mobilization. The...

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U.S. Startup Confirms Six-Hour Test of AERO Sky Hybrid Drone
News•Feb 20, 2026

U.S. Startup Confirms Six-Hour Test of AERO Sky Hybrid Drone

Petrel Technologies announced that its AERO Sky hybrid VTOL drone completed a six‑hour flight test, demonstrating hundreds of miles of real‑time reconnaissance capability. The platform combines vertical take‑off with fixed‑wing efficiency, delivering a low‑cost Group 3 UAV with modular payloads for...

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U.S. Air Force Signs $94.7M Deal for Multi-Domain Analysis Systems
News•Feb 20, 2026

U.S. Air Force Signs $94.7M Deal for Multi-Domain Analysis Systems

The U.S. Air Force awarded DCS Corp. a $94.7 million contract to develop multi‑domain analysis and mission‑modeling tools. The effort will deliver simulation capabilities that assess operational effects across air, ground, space and cyber domains through 2031. By integrating empirical sensor...

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BAE Systems Signs Framework Deal for Logistics Drone Expansion
News•Feb 19, 2026

BAE Systems Signs Framework Deal for Logistics Drone Expansion

BAE Systems FalconWorks and SURVICE Engineering have signed a framework agreement to co‑develop uncrewed air system technologies, extending the partnership that began with the T‑150 logistics drone (fielded as the TRV‑150). The deal broadens collaboration into small and tactical UAS...

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Swarm Aero Opens Large Drone Production Hub in Arkansas
News•Feb 19, 2026

Swarm Aero Opens Large Drone Production Hub in Arkansas

Swarm Aero inaugurated an 80,000‑square‑foot Advanced Manufacturing Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas, dedicated to large‑UAV production. The facility is designed to mass‑produce the Group 5 swarming UAV, which the company claims will cost less than the MQ‑9 Reaper while delivering comparable capability....

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U.S. Firms Test Venom Autonomous Strike Aircraft
News•Feb 18, 2026

U.S. Firms Test Venom Autonomous Strike Aircraft

Divergent Technologies and Mach Industries unveiled Venom, an autonomous strike aircraft prototype that reached flight readiness in just 71 days. The rapid development leveraged Mach's modular open‑systems architecture and Divergent's Adaptive Production System, which uses additive manufacturing to produce monolithic...

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Leonardo DRS Joins SHIELD Missile Defense Program
News•Feb 18, 2026

Leonardo DRS Joins SHIELD Missile Defense Program

Leonardo DRS announced it has secured multiple awards under the Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD IDIQ contract, which carries a shared ceiling of $151 billion. The contracts position the company to compete for future task orders aimed at accelerating the development and...

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U.S. Contract Sends Revolutionary Naval Drones to Japan
News•Feb 18, 2026

U.S. Contract Sends Revolutionary Naval Drones to Japan

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Liquid Robotics a $25 million sole‑source contract to deliver 20 unmanned surface vehicles to Japan under a Foreign Military Sales program. The award covers control software, mission‑specific payloads, and launch‑recovery equipment, with work slated for...

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U.S. Army Signs $73.5M Deal for Merkava Propulsion Systems
News•Feb 18, 2026

U.S. Army Signs $73.5M Deal for Merkava Propulsion Systems

The U.S. Army awarded Rolls‑Royce Solutions America a $73.5 million Foreign Military Sales contract to deliver Merkava tank power‑pack kits and engineering services for Israel, part of a larger $462.9 million sustainment agreement. The work, slated for completion by December 2032, will be...

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Chinese AVIC Reveals U.S.-made V-BAT Copy Drone
News•Feb 18, 2026

Chinese AVIC Reveals U.S.-made V-BAT Copy Drone

China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group unveiled the Yunying‑25V, a tail‑sitter VTOL UAV that closely resembles the U.S. Shield AI V‑BAT. Demonstrated at the 2026 CCTV Spring Festival Gala, the drone can launch from a 3‑by‑3‑meter footprint and transition to forward...

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Sweden Ranks Third in Global Military Aid to Ukraine
News•Feb 18, 2026

Sweden Ranks Third in Global Military Aid to Ukraine

Sweden emerged as the world’s third‑largest donor of military aid to Ukraine in 2025, delivering roughly $4.4 billion. European nations collectively contributed $21.5 billion, a $1.5 billion increase over the previous year, with Germany and the United Kingdom ahead of Sweden. The Nordic...

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Bulgaria Receives First Stryker Armored Vehicles
News•Feb 18, 2026

Bulgaria Receives First Stryker Armored Vehicles

On Feb. 14, 2026, Bulgaria received its first batch of U.S. and Canadian Stryker armored vehicles, marking the launch of a multi‑year ground‑force modernization program. Five combat‑ready Strykers were delivered to the port of Burgas and will be assembled at...

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Pentagon Designates LongShot Air-Launched Drone X-68A
News•Feb 17, 2026

Pentagon Designates LongShot Air-Launched Drone X-68A

The Pentagon’s research arm DARPA has officially designated its LongShot air‑launched unmanned combat aircraft as X‑68A after completing key technical milestones. Built by General Atomics, the X‑68A will be launched from a host platform such as an F‑15 and carry...

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Ukraine Denies Reports of Secret Multinational F-16 Squadron
News•Feb 17, 2026

Ukraine Denies Reports of Secret Multinational F-16 Squadron

Ukraine’s Air Force publicly refuted a report that a secret multinational F‑16 squadron, comprising Ukrainian, American and Dutch pilots, is operating over its territory. The claim, published by French outlet Intelligence Online, was labeled unsupported and inaccurate. Ukrainian officials highlighted...

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Denmark Establishes MQ-9B Drone Squadron for Arctic Surveillance
News•Feb 17, 2026

Denmark Establishes MQ-9B Drone Squadron for Arctic Surveillance

Denmark’s Air Force formally created Squadron 729 to operate four MQ‑9B long‑range drones, with deliveries slated to start in 2028. The unit, based at Aalborg Air Base, will focus on surveillance across the Arctic, North Atlantic and Baltic regions. Training and...

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SNC Buys Global 6500 Jet to Support HADES Surveillance Fleet
News•Feb 17, 2026

SNC Buys Global 6500 Jet to Support HADES Surveillance Fleet

Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) has purchased a Bombardier Global 6500 jet using private capital to support the U.S. Army’s High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) ISR program. The aircraft is the first non‑prototype platform earmarked for the Army’s future...

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Pentagon Expands THAAD Interceptor Production with L3Harris Deal
News•Feb 17, 2026

Pentagon Expands THAAD Interceptor Production with L3Harris Deal

The Pentagon awarded L3Harris Technologies a nearly $400 million contract to produce solid‑rocket boost motors and Liquid Divert and Attitude Control Systems for the THAAD missile‑defense system. The deal expands interceptor production after heavy operational use, including the 150 launches recorded...

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