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Efficient processing of high-performance fabrics for personal safety Personal protective equipment (PPE) must function flawlessly under extreme conditions. Whether in law enforcement, firefighting, military, or industrial safety applications, protective textiles such as Aramid, Kevlar® or Cordura® are required to deliver maximum resistance to heat, cuts and abrasion. However, these properties also make the materials difficult […]

iesy develops embedded systems for military scenarios where reliability, robustness and secure communication under real-world conditions are crucial. The solutions are customised and designed for tactical applications in the defence environment. At Enforce Tac 2026, iesy will be showcasing selected developments from this field, including robust operational hardware, secure communication solutions and embedded architectures for […]

Madrid, February 12, 2026. The European Union has taken a decisive step towards strategic autonomy in space with the start of GOVSATCOM operations, the European Union Governmental Satellite Communications Programme. The system now enables EU Member States to access secure, encrypted communication services under European control. At the core of this architecture is the GOVSATCOM […]

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 11, 2026 – Exail announces the opening of a new office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking a key milestone in its expansion across the Middle East. This new presence reflects Exail’s commitment to strengthening proximity with local customers and partners, and to supporting the development of its activities in the country. […]

Demonstrating true flexibility to meet unique operational requirements, L3Harris Technologies integrated its modular VAMPIRE™ counter-unmanned weapons system with Thales Belgium’s 70 mm FZ275 laser-guided rocket, adding another weapon option to defeat hostile drones and ground targets. During a live-fire test at a military base in Poland, VAMPIRE destroyed targets for the first time firing the […]

YFQ-42A Uncrewed Fighter Jet Executes Mission Autonomy Test SAN DIEGO – 12 February 2026 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) passed a new milestone this month, successfully integrating 3rd-party mission autonomy into the YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft to conduct its first semi-autonomous airborne mission. For this test, GA-ASI used mission autonomy software supplied by […]

The RILA 8×8 IFV represents a groundbreaking advancement in the category of 8-wheeled armored fighting vehicles. Developed by International Armored Group (IAG), the RILA 8×8 is offered in multiple configurations, each tailored with varying specifications, features, and weapon systems to meet diverse operational requirements. Designed to provide superior protection and performance, the RILA 8×8 can […]

SOURCE Tactical Gear, a global leader in tactical protection, hydration systems, and modular load-carry solutions, announces a significant advancement in women’s ballistic protection, continuing its long-term commitment to developing dedicated solutions for female fighters and law-enforcement personnel. Building on growing operational recognition of the need for gender-specific armor, the company has developed the world’s first […]

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – February 11th 2026: SAMI Land Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), a PIF company, unveiled the HEET Program introducing a new generation of advanced wheeled armored vehicles during the third edition of World Defense Show 2026. Developed with full Saudi intellectual property and indigenous design, the program will be […]

Dedienne Aerospace is pleased to announce that they have signed a five-year pricing agreement to provide maintenance, repair, overhaul and upgrade support with Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems. Dedienne Aerospace is a participant in the Lockheed Martin Product Support Provider network (PSPn), supporting F-35 non-air vehicle products such as aircraft ground support equipment, pilot […]

Madrid, February 11, 2026. – Indra Group has been included in the prestigious MSCI Index, one of the main global benchmark stock market indices, as announced today by Morgan Stanley Capital International at the closing of the US market. This is particularly significant news, given that analysts hadn’t anticipated the inclusion of the Spanish corporation […]

Defense forces need digital sovereignty to stay operational as warfare expands across cyber, AI and hybrid domains Hybrid conflict — where conventional military force is combined with cyberoperations, information warfare, economic pressure and digital disruption — has made one thing clear: Sovereignty in defence is an increasingly complex concern. For European member states of the North Atlantic […]

Defence against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) hazards has spent decades as, principally, a military discipline. Great effort has gone into developing an industry devoted to protecting military personnel from CBRN hazards. However, CBRN threats are, in recent decades, just as relevant in a civil protection and law enforcement context. CBRN terrorism, as well […]

11th February 2026, Cadillac, MI: Avon Protection has expanded its EXOSKIN protective ensemble range with the EXOSKIN-S2 high-performance CBRN suit, designed for operators in the military, first responder and special forces segments. With the commercial availability of the EXOSKIN-S2, users now have increased options for their protective suit requirements across the spectrum of CBRN threat environments: […]

Compact, robust, versatile: Miniature ball transfer units from Rodriguez With a diameter of 4.8 to 15.8 mm, miniature ball transfer units from Rodriguez are tiny in size but deliver top performance. They are the ideal choice for use in measuring instruments, lightweight construction, and compact motion tasks, for example in the automated production of mechatronic […]

German-led solution combines local expertise with global space capabilities to support secure communications STEISSLINGEN, Germany / OTTAWA, Canada – February 10, 2026 – SatService GmbH, a Germany-based provider of advanced satellite ground systems and a subsidiary of Calian Group Ltd. (TSX: CGY), today announced it has been awarded a contract by the Federal Ministry of […]

Protected patrol vehicles (PPVs) are military workhorses, serving in a wide variety of combat and support roles. The following is a selected overview of currently marketed systems, presented by region. Protected Patrol Vehicles form a diverse category comprised of a wide variety of platforms. Most of those currently being built are 4×4 or 6×6 vehicles. […]

Enforce Tac 2026 – Germany’s leading trade fair for internal and external security is set to take place in Nuremberg from 23 to 25 February 2026. As part of the event, the Enforce Tac Conference on 23 February complements the trade fair activities by providing a separate forum for the latest key technologies. The conference […]

February 10, 2026 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Founded by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), World Defense Show 2026 entered its third day with a focus on diverse air and land demonstrations, alongside broad participation from official delegations, government entities, and international companies specializing in defense, security, and advanced technologies. Day Three featured the […]

Special Edition ESD – European Security & Defence: Munich Security Conference 2026 – Analyses, Insights & Perspectives In cooperation with the MSC, Mittler Report Verlag is publishing a special edition of European Security & Defence (ESD) for this year’s conference. This special issue will make an important contribution to the debates at MSC 2026, the […]

Riyadh, February 2026 – ARQUIMEA, a Spanish technology company specialised in defence and security with more than 20 years of experience, is taking part in World Defense Show, one of the leading international defence industry events, held in Riyadh from 8 to 12 February, where it is presenting the evolution of its loitering munition portfolio […]