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Feb- 2026 -

5 February

Drones over troops with sensing systems. Photo: Picogrid

Picogrid to Rapidly Integrate US Air Force Base Defenses With AI

At the center of the effort is the company’s flagship AI analytics platform Legion, which pulls data from multiple sensors to create one “common operational picture” for the service.

4 February

Technology

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ryan Teets, left, a motor transportation mechanic, and Lance Cpl. Volcy Voltaire, a generator mechanic with Marine Air Control Squadron 1, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, watch a Lulz Bot Taz 6 build a 3-D object during an innovation roadshow on Camp Pendleton, California, July 20, 2022. The Digital Manufacturing Platoon hosts innovation roadshows to showcase 3-D printing capabilities which can provide a means of optimizing readiness by reducing equipment and maintenance requirements. These capabilities support 1st MLG’s mission to provide naval force commanders with the greatest number of options for operational planning and tactical execution. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kristy Ordonez Maldonado)

Rojoef Manuel

Mears Machine Lands 10-Year Deal to Supply Hardware for Major US Defense Firm

Indiana-based Mears Machine Corporation has signed a long-term supply agreement to produce critical hardware for a “major” American defense contractor.

4 February

Technology

A drone surveys a dense forest under a partly cloudy sky, showcasing how drones can assist in radioactive recovery during daylight hours.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Drones and Robots Become Germany’s New Frontline in Radioactive Recovery Ops

German researchers are sending drones and robots on an unusual mission: to probe deeper into radioactive regions out of reach for human crews.

3 February

Asia Pacific

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

ST Engineering Debuts Next-Gen UAVs, Tactical Systems at Singapore Airshow

ST Engineering will take the stage at Singapore Airshow 2026 with a lineup of next-gen defense technologies spanning aviation, logistics, and AI-driven systems.

3 February

Technology

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Compact Detection System Joins Metis’ Passive Counter-Drone Lineup

Metis has taken proven elements from its larger counter-drone systems and reworked them into a compact, mobile solution for passive uncrewed aerial system detection.

2 February

Europe

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

UK Helicopters Become Flying Drone Command Hubs in Latest Demo

The UK’s Royal Navy is exploring new air combat capabilities, using helicopters as command hubs for drone fleets in a breakthrough demonstration.

2 February

Technology

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Ahead of the Battle: New German Tech Brings Predictive Intelligence to Military Ops

German forces could move past mission-planning bureaucracy with a new system that offers a unified operational picture across domains, helping commanders anticipate changes before they occur.

2 February

Technology

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Frontline ‘Miracle’: DARPA’s Robotic Medical Tool Concept Seals Wounds Under Fire

DARPA is exploring a new robotic concept that locates wounds and applies lifesaving treatment, giving injured frontline troops a better chance to survive until they reach a hospital.

2 February

Europe

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Thales UK Rolls Out New Surveillance Tech for Smarter Armored Vehicles

Thales UK is pushing armored vehicle surveillance forward with new technologies designed to speed up target tracking while easing crew workload on the battlefield.

Jan- 2026 -

30 January

Americas

Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS)

Ronald Watkins

RTX Taps TTM Technologies for $200M LTAMDS Radar Component Contract

Raytheon has awarded TTM Technologies a contract to supply electronic components for the US Army’s Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor radar program.

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