BAE Systems has announced a new contract to modernize and sustain the AN/ALQ-221 defensive system of the U-2 reconnaissance aircraft operated by the United States Air Force, enhancing the protection capabilities of one of the most iconic platforms in military aviation.
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Poland deploys MiG-29 and intercepts unidentified Russian aircraft over the Baltic Sea
Polish Air Force fighters were scrambled to intercept a Russian reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea, in another episode highlighting ongoing tensions in European airspace.
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France will deliver the new SAMP/T NG system to Ukraine to counter ballistic missiles
France is expected to supply Ukraine with the newest SAMP/T NG air defense system, a modernized version of the Franco-Italian complex designed to intercept advanced aerial threats, including ballistic missiles.
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F-16 and Typhoon fighter jets mobilized after drones detected in Romanian airspace
Romanian radar systems detected aerial targets near the border with Ukraine, prompting the country to activate public alerts and mobilize fighter jets to monitor the situation.
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Rheinmetall tests new mobile counter-drone system on U.S. Army military vehicle
The company American Rheinmetall conducted tests of a new mobile counter-drone defense system during a live-fire exercise at the Big Sandy Range testing ground.
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First time: NATO AWACS aircraft operates in Finnish airspace
NATO carried out a historic flight this week by conducting the first AWACS aircraft mission in Finnish airspace.
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Belgium buys 10 NASAMS batteries to protect the Port of Antwerp
Belgium has confirmed the purchase of NASAMS air defense systems to strengthen protection of the Port of Antwerp, considered the second-busiest port in Europe.
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Video: Cruise missiles spotted over Iraq amid attack on Iran
Images circulating on social media show cruise missiles crossing Iraqi skies toward Iran, in a move that has dramatically intensified tensions in the Middle East.
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Footage circulating on social media shows cruise missiles crossing Iraqi skies toward Iran, in a move that has sharply escalated tensions in the Middle East.
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IRIS-T SLM/X extends range to 80 km and strengthens German air defense
Diehl Defence unveiled the new IRIS-T SLM/X air defense system during the Enforce Tac 2026 exhibition in Germany.
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Pyka tests DropShip, autonomous drone for logistics missions in high-threat areas
U.S.-based company Pyka announced on February 23, 2026, progress in the development of the DropShip autonomous cargo drone, designed to carry out logistics missions and casualty evacuation in contested environments without exposing pilots or high-value aircraft to risk.
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GEK1500: Affordable Engine Could Power Drones, CCAs and Missiles
SAN DIEGO, CA – February 23, 2026 – GE Aerospace and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions announced the signing of a joint $12.4 million contract with the U.S. Air Force to develop a next-generation jet engine for small Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA).
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