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EU Defence Commissioner calls FCAS fighter jet project a ‘failure’ as Franco-German dispute threatens collapse
EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius has described the Future Combat Air System fighter jet programme as a “failure”, warning that pan-European defence projects lack success stories.

Sweden deploys Gripen fighter jets offered to Canada as part of NATO air policing mission in Iceland amid Arctic security tensions
Sweden has deployed six JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets to Iceland as part of a NATO air policing mission, marking the first time it has led such duties there since joining the alliance in 2024.

United States expands Operation Epic Fury as B-1B Lancer bombers strike Iran and officials warn campaign will intensify
The U.S. military is deploying additional fighter aircraft to the Middle East as Operation Epic Fury enters its third day, marking the largest buildup of American airpower in the region since the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

Hermeus completes first flight of Quarterhorse Mk 2.1, beginning supersonic test campaign in New Mexico
Hermeus announced it has successfully flown its latest Quarterhorse aircraft, marking the company’s second first flight in less than a year.
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Mercedes-Benz Zetros defence trucks successfully complete Arctic winter trials in Finnish extreme conditions
Daimler Truck has completed intensive winter testing of its Mercedes-Benz Zetros defence vehicles under extreme climatic conditions in the Finnish Arctic Circle.

Exosens to invest €20 million in U.S. and Europe, launch first American night vision tube production site
Exosens announced it will invest €20 million over the next two years to expand its night vision production capacity in Europe and the United States.

U.S. Central Command releases footage of ATACMS tactical missile launches as Operation Epic Fury targets Iranian military sites
U.S. Central Command has released unclassified footage showing an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System launching ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles toward targets in Iran during Operation Epic Fury.

Ukrainian defence firm Fire Point develops FP-7 tactical ballistic missile with 200 km range and indigenous components
Ukrainian defence company Fire Point has announced that it has conducted a test of its new FP-7 tactical ballistic missile.
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Saildrone integrates sub-bottom profiler on Voyager USV to strengthen Baltic Sea infrastructure monitoring
Saildrone has announced the successful integration and operation of a sub-bottom profiler on its Saildrone Voyager unmanned surface vehicle.

Royal Navy deploys Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon and Wildcat helicopters to Eastern Mediterranean amid rising regional threats
The UK is deploying the Type 45 destroyer HMS Dragon and Royal Navy Wildcat helicopters to the Eastern Mediterranean to protect British interests and support allies.

U.S. Navy establishes first West Coast Information Warfare Squadron to support carrier strike groups
The U.S. Navy on February 27 established Information Warfare Squadron Nine, the second squadron of its kind and the first based on the West Coast.

Canadian Patrol Submarine Project: TKMS signs pan-Canadian indigenous agreements to support future capability
German naval shipbuilder TKMS has signed two cooperation agreements with Indigenous partners across Canada in support of the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project.
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Rocket Lab’s HASTE completes second successful hypersonic test mission for Defense Innovation UnitI in three months
Rocket Lab Corporation has successfully completed its latest hypersonic test mission using its HASTE rocket for the Department of War’s Defense Innovation Unit.

Netherlands Space Command selects GMV’s Ecosstm to enhance national Space Domain Awareness capability
GMV has been selected by the Netherlands Space Operations Centre to strengthen its Space Domain Awareness capabilities.

China expands defence cooperation with Iran through satellite intelligence and naval deployment in Gulf
China is expanding its defence cooperation with Iran by providing intelligence data transmitted by satellites tracking United States military movements and by deploying its most advanced spy ship to the waters of the Persian Gulf.

Boeing opens new production line in California to support U.S. Space Force missile warning satellites
Boeing announced on 20 February that it has opened a new production line dedicated to building electro-optical infrared sensors for the U.S. Space Force and other customers.


















