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20 February

A soldier armed with a rifle stands on the roadside under an anti-drone net covering the road to protect from Russian FPV drone strikes in the Donetsk region, Ukraine, on January 23, 2026.

1,000 Kenyans Recruited Into Russia Army as Families Demand Help

The families of 35 Kenyans lured into fighting for the Russian army demanded on Thursday that their government take action to bring them home.

20 February

Nuclear

Staff Writer With AFP

Facing US Warnings, Iran Defends Right to Nuclear Enrichment

Iran's atomic energy chief said "no country can deprive Iran of the right" to nuclear enrichment, following fresh US warning that there were "many reasons" to strike the Islamic republic.

19 February

Cyber

Rojoef Manuel

Indra, Leonardo Target International Growth With Cyber Defense Partnership

Spanish defense contractor Indra Group and Leonardo in Italy have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance cooperation in cyber defense and expand reach in Europe, NATO, and other international markets.

19 February

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Tata, Airbus Open H125 Helicopter Factory in India

Airbus and Tata Advanced Systems Limited have inaugurated a final assembly line for the H125 helicopter in Karnataka, India.

19 February

Air

A C-17 Globemaster III aircraft dispenses flares

Rojoef Manuel

Boeing to Upgrade Infrared Countermeasures of Canadian, Australian C-17 Airlifters

The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing a $13.1-million contract to modernize infrared countermeasures for C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft in service with Canada and Australia.

19 February

Americas

Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) maneuver a Mark-54 torpedo to the flight deck.

Rojoef Manuel

Canada Debuts US-Made MK 54 Torpedo in Live Test

The Royal Canadian Navy has tested the US-built MK 54 lightweight torpedo, validating its performance as the latest addition to the frigate fleet’s anti-submarine warfare arsenal.

19 February

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Inder Singh Bisht

Denmark Stands Up MQ-9B SeaGuardian Squadron to Boost Arctic Monitoring

The Royal Danish Air Force has established a new squadron to enhance surveillance operations across the Arctic and Greenland.

19 February

Americas

Australian and New Zealand soldiers with Task Group Taji, with the assistance of Iraqi instructors from the School of Infantry NCO II, install a new modular Urban Training Facility on Camp Taji, Iraq, June 2, 2019. The new training facility made of hardened plastic bricks will last much longer and allow for greater variety of training options than the wooden facades they are replacing. The Coalition focuses on providing training support, and equipment to enhance the professionalism, technical expertise and equipment capabilities of Iraqi Security Forces. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Cpl. Tamara Cummings)

Rojoef Manuel

CenCore to Supply Modular Buildings for US Navy

Infrastructure company CenCore has signed a $44-million contract to provide modular buildings for “vital mission requirements” to the US Navy.

19 February

Americas

Service members take the oath of office officially transferring from the United State Air Force to the United States Space Force during a ceremony held at the Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Feb. 10, 2020. The Airmen transitioned into the Space Force as Guardians during the ceremony, joining some of the first Guardians to cross into the newest branch of the U.S. armed forces. (U.S. Air Force Photos by Senior Airman Caleb House

Rojoef Manuel

US Space Force Tops 2026 Recruiting Goal, Pushes to Double Force Size

The US Space Force has exceeded its fiscal 2026 recruiting goal by 25 percent just five months into the year, as leaders press Congress to double the service’s size to meet rising national security demands.

19 February

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

Turkey’s ULAQ Global to Localize Drone Boat Production in Saudi Arabia

Turkish defense firm ULAQ Global Autonomous Systems has signed a deal with Saudi Arabia to jointly develop and produce unmanned surface vessels in the kingdom.

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