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28 February

Smoke rises over Iran's capital, Tehran, after a reported explosion on February 28, 2026, following Israel's statement that it carried out a "preemptive strike."

US and Israel Launch Strikes Against Iran

The United States and Israel launched a wave of strikes against targets in Iranian cities on Saturday, triggering explosions and columns of smoke in the capital Tehran.

27 February

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Israel Rolls Out ‘Sting Lumina’: Tactical Laser Pointer for Close Combat, Covert Ops

Soldiers navigating tight, low-light environments now have a new tool for quick, precise target engagement.

27 February

Ku-band Multi-Function Radio Frequency System.

Giulia Bernacchi

Washington Clears $280M Ku-Band Radar Sale to Jordan

The US has approved a potential $280-million sale to Jordan for the acquisition of Ku-band Multi-Function Radio Frequency Systems.

27 February

Octopus' integrated security and intelligence platform.

Jodesz Gavilan

Octopus and Bynet Partner to Deploy AI Platform in Israel

Octopus Systems has partnered with Bynet Communications to deploy an AI-driven command platform across Israel’s critical infrastructure under the government’s Project NIMBUS cloud program.

26 February

Soldiers with Kosher Kravi, Israeli Defense Force, provide notional fire support to U.S. Marine with 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve, during exercise Intrepid Maven 23.2, Feb. 21, 2023. Intrepid Maven is a bilateral exercise between USMARCENT and the IDF designed to improve interoperability, strengthen partner-nation relationships in the U.S. Central Command area of operations and improve both individual and bilateral unit readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Victor Mancilla) (This photo has been altered for security purposes.)

Rojoef Manuel

IDF Unleashes AI Researchers to Supercharge Battlefield Intelligence

The Israel Defense Forces just deployed 20 newly trained AI researchers across its ranks, and their mission is clear: turn mountains of raw data into operational advantage.

25 February

Ronald Watkins

Maris-Tech Lands First Production Deal for AI Video Systems on Loitering Munitions

Israeli firm Maris-Tech has received its first significant production order from a defense company specializing in loitering munitions.

25 February

EDGE’s THUNDER P31 and P32 precision-guided munition kits on display.

Jodesz Gavilan

UAE’s EDGE, France’s Safran Partner on Smart Weapons

A new partnership between the UAE’s EDGE Group and France’s Safran Electronics & Defense aims to shake up the smart weapons landscape by combining industrial scale and advanced systems know-how.

25 February

Staff Writer With AFP

USS Gerald Ford, World’s Largest Aircraft Carrier, at US Base on Crete

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, has reached the US naval base of Souda Bay on Crete, en route to joining a massive military build-up in the Middle East.

24 February