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26 February

Germany Takes Delivery of Israeli-Made Underwater Drone

The German Navy has taken delivery of an Israeli-made BlueWhale underwater drone intended for reconnaissance and detecting “hybrid threats at sea.”

26 February

Jodesz Gavilan

UK Launches Rapid Innovation Competition for Defense Technologies

The UK Defence Innovation office has launched a rapid innovation competition to fast‑track technologies that can be fielded within a year.

26 February

Helsing's HX-2 electrically propelled X-wing precision munition

Staff Writer With AFP

German MPs Approve Military Drones Deal With Start-Ups Stark, Helsing

German lawmakers on Wednesday backed plans to outfit the military with attack drones for the first time, approving contracts with two German defense start-ups, AFP has learned.

26 February

RIM-162 Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile launch

Inder Singh Bisht

Raytheon Selects Belgian Facility for ESSM Block II Program

Raytheon has selected ST Engineering iDirect’s Manufacturing Competence Center in Belgium to support the Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile Block II program.

26 February

A soldier from the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards operating an anti-aircraft gun during Exercise Steadfast Defender, demonstrating mobile air defense capabilities.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Next-Gen Air Defense: TYTAN Brings AI Interceptors to European Skies

TYTAN is scaling up its AI-powered interceptors across Europe, aiming to deliver the next generation of fast, autonomous air defense.

25 February

US Navy SEALs in winter warfare gear conducting tactical training in an Arctic environment, featuring Future Assault Shell Technology (FAST) helmets and specialized arctic combat equipment.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Armor for the Arctic: Integris Builds Gear That Survives Cold and Combat

Integris Composites is aiming to make soldiers in the Arctic tougher, announcing plans to build a protective system for extreme cold conditions.

25 February

Sweden's HMS Carlskrona patrol vessel in the Baltic Sea.

Giulia Bernacchi

Sweden Picks Spain’s Freire for Four Harsh-Weather Naval Support Vessels

Spain’s Freire Shipyard has secured a contract with Sweden to build four naval support vessels.

25 February

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Instagrid Rolls Out Next-Gen Tactical Power Kit for Frontline Ops

Germany-based Instagrid is pushing battlefield power into the low-signature era with GO-MIL, a new tactical energy kit designed to keep forces connected, mobile, and mission-ready in demanding environments.

25 February

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Germany Shows Off Next-Gen Vehicle Defense Against Close-Range Drones

Germany’s Mehler Protection is leveling up vehicle protection with a new counter-unmanned aerial system designed to neutralize threats as they approach.

25 February