■ KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE ► The Israel Defense Forces conducted overnight strikes in southern Lebanon. ► Targets included weapon storage …
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February 2026
- Cyber & Space DefenseSpace Assets & Satellites
Blue Ring Cislunar Mission Vehicle To Deliver 3,500 Kg Payloads To Lagrange Points And Low Lunar Orbit
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 6 minutes read■ KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE ► Blue Ring cislunar mission vehicle delivers up to 3,500 kg of hosted and deployable payloads …
- Aerospace & AviationDrones & UAVs
How Denmarkโs New Long-Range Drone Squadron Reshapes Nordic Security Strategy
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 6 minutes read■ KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE ► Denmark is establishing a new long-range drone squadron within the Royal Danish Air Force. ► …
- Global News
Italy Approves Production Start At Rheinmetall Sardinia Defense Plant
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes read■ KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE ► Italy approved production start at Rheinmetall’s Sardinia defense plant. ► Approval followed confirmation that the …
- Military & OrdnanceTanks & Armored Vehicles
Bangladesh Army Receives New Batch Of Chinese VT-5 Light Tanks, Fleet Rises To 44
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes read■ KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE ► Bangladesh Army has received a new batch of Chinese VT-5 light tanks. ► The total …
- Policy & StrategyDefense Budgets & Policy
Poland Bans Chinese Made Vehicles From Military Facilities Over Security Concerns
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes read■ KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE ► Poland has banned Chinese made vehicles from entering military facilities. ► The Polish Army cited …
- Naval & MaritimeNaval Strategy & Maritime Security
HMS Albion Used To Prepare HMS Bulwark For Handover As Royal Navy Reshapes Amphibious Fleet
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes read■ KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE ► HMS Albion is being used to support HMS Bulwark’s preparation for handover. ► Both vessels …
- Aerospace & AviationMilitary Aircraft
KAAN-1 Prototype Set For First True Flight Test In May Or June
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes read■ KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE ► KAAN-1 prototype planned to make its first flight in May or June. ► Aircraft expected …
- Policy & StrategyAlliances & Doctrines
White House Pressures Riyadh Over KAAN Fighter Participation Amid Growing U.S.โSaudi Defense Frictions
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 7 minutes readKEY FACTS AT A GLANCE ■ KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE ► A U.S. source told Middle East Eye that Washington questioned …
- Policy & StrategyGeopolitical & Strategic Doctrines
How the AAEAโRosatom Nuclear Energy Agreement Expands Russiaโs Influence in the Middle East
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 7 minutes read■ KEY FACTS AT A GLANCE ► The Arab Atomic Energy Agency signed a strategic nuclear cooperation agreement with Rosatom. ► The …
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