U.S. Marine Corps ARV prototypes complete first swim Tests, advancing next-generation recon vehicle program
The future of U.S. Marine Corps reconnaissance vehicles moved into open water in January and February 2026 as Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle prototypes completed their first full swim tests.
Israeli Air Force deploys F-35I Adir fighter fleet in Operation Roaring Lion amid pngoing strikes on targets in Iran
The Israeli Air Force is using its most advanced combat aircraft, the F-35I Adir, in strikes on targets in Iran.
Tomahawk cruise missiles spearhead U.S. attack on Iran, underscoring long-range naval precision strike capability
The Tomahawk Land Attack Missile, or TLAM, is a long-range, all-weather, jet-powered, subsonic cruise missile primarily used by the United States Navy and the Royal Navy in sea-based land-attack missions.
Israel Defense Forces spokesperson outlines reasons and strategic objectives of Operation Roaring Lion
The Israel Defense Forces announced the launch of Operation “Roaring Lion” in close coordination with the United States, describing it as a response to what officials called a direct and imminent threat from Iran.
Fincantieri holds keel-laying ceremony for first U212NFS submarine for Italian Navy at Muggiano shipyard
Fincantieri has held the keel-laying ceremony for the first next-generation U212NFS (Near Future Submarine) for the Italian Navy at its Muggiano shipyard.
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AeroVironment receives $186 million U.S. Army order for Switchblade 600 Block 2 and 300 Block 20 loitering munition systems
AeroVironment, Inc. announced it has received a $186 million delivery order from the U.S. Army for Switchblade 600 Block 2 and Switchblade 300 Block 20 explosively formed penetrator loitering munition systems.
NSPA advances Modular GBAD project with second concept study awarded to three defence companies
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency has selected Airbus Defence and Space, Lockheed Martin UK Ampthill and Raytheon to continue work on the Modular Ground-Based Air Defence project.
Dutch F-35 Lightning II fighter crews train with U.S. forces in Utah to strengthen NATO air defence readiness
Dutch F-35 fighter aircraft are preparing to defend NATO territory during Exercise Lightning Forge in the United States until the end of the month.
Three U.S. Air Force F-15 fighters shot down by Kuwaiti air defense systems in apparent friendly fire incident, CENTCOM confirms
Three U.S. F-15E Strike Eagles were shot down over Kuwait late March 1 in what officials described as an apparent friendly fire incident during active combat operations.
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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.
Canada announces new transfer of Roshel armoured vehicles to Ukraine and extends operation UNIFIER
The Government of Canada has announced the transfer of a further 383 Roshel Senator armoured vehicles and 66 LAV 6 armoured combat vehicles to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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U.S. Marine Corps ARV prototypes complete first swim Tests, advancing next-generation recon vehicle program
The future of U.S. Marine Corps reconnaissance vehicles moved into open water in January and February 2026 as Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle prototypes completed their first full swim tests.
Rheinmetall completes NVL acquisition to establish German naval systems house and expand maritime portfolio
Düsseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall has completed the takeover of NVL, the military division of the Lürssen Group.
Fincantieri holds keel-laying ceremony for first U212NFS submarine for Italian Navy at Muggiano shipyard
Fincantieri has held the keel-laying ceremony for the first next-generation U212NFS (Near Future Submarine) for the Italian Navy at its Muggiano shipyard.
Sweden confirms Russian drone launched near French carrier Charles de Gaulle was detected and neutralised in Malmö
Sweden confirmed that on 25 February 2026 its armed forces detected and neutralised a drone launched near the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle during its visit to Malmö.
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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.