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Spain’s Sener Unveils SRC 100 Razor Stealth Drone at World Defense Show 2026

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 16, 2026 4:16 pm

Sener has unveiled the SRC 100 Razor, a 150‑kilogram stealth drone capable of both realistic aerial target simulation and autonomous ISR missions. Presented at World Defense Show 2026, the Razor features parachute recovery for cost‑effective expendable operations and secure satnav‑denied navigation. Defence General Manager Rafael Orbe called it a flexible solution for rapidly evolving threats, marking Spain’s most significant domestic UAV advancement under the SIROCO project.

USAF Air Force Global Strike Command Says It Can Re-MIRV Minuteman III ICBMs and Renuclearize Entire B-52 Fleet

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 16, 2026 4:03 pm

Air Force Global Strike Command has confirmed it is prepared to upload multiple warheads onto Minuteman III ICBMs and renuclearize 30 conventionally-only B-52H bombers if directed. The capability, dormant since New START treaty limits, is now exercisable following the agreement’s expiration. AFGSC tells The War Zone the command maintains both training and hardware readiness for both re‑MIRVing and fleet‑wide nuclear reconversion.

Beijing’s J-35A fifth-generation fighter jet.

China Aviation Muscle: Wing Loong X Drone Eyes Global Defense Market

Sanjukta Praharaj February 14, 2026 8:29 pm

China unveiled its new Wing Loong X combat drone at the Singapore Airshow, signaling a strong push into the global

Raytheon Coyote Blocks Drone Swarms Without Blasts

Sanjukta Praharaj February 14, 2026 8:09 pm

Raytheon demonstrated a powerful new way to defeat drone swarms without using explosives. During a recent US Army test, the

World's Tiniest AI Autopilot Turns UK Drones Into Smart Arms.

World’s Tiniest Autopilot Turns UK Drones Into Smart Arms

Sanjukta Praharaj February 14, 2026 5:00 pm

London Defense R&D firm introduced the world’s smallest unified autopilot system, designed to convert standard drones into intelligent precision-strike weapons.

Pentagon drone and laser tests near El Paso led to a sudden airspace closure.

Lasers, Drones, Drugs Escalate Curiosity in Texas Skies

Sanjukta Praharaj February 14, 2026 4:53 pm

A sudden airspace shutdown over El Paso, Texas, raised questions about military drone operations and counter-drone testing near a busy

US Firm Tests AI Digital Brain in Combat Aircraft

Sanjukta Praharaj February 14, 2026 4:44 pm

The US Marine Corps selected General Atomics’ YFQ-42A uncrewed aircraft to test a government-built AI ‘digital brain’ designed to fly

Pentagon Seeks Container Drone Launchers

Pentagon Pushes for Containerized Drone Launch Platforms

Sanjukta Praharaj February 14, 2026 4:01 pm

The US Defence Innovation Unit seeks container-based drone launchers to reshape swarm warfare worldwide. The move comes as the Pentagon

Queensland’s Hypersonix Clears Critical Vibration Tests, Paving Way for World’s First 3D-Printed Hydrogen Scramjet Flight

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 13, 2026 5:51 pm

Queensland aerospace startup Hypersonix Launch Systems, founded by former NASA scientist Dr Michael Smart, has passed critical vibration testing of its DART AE hypersonic demonstrator. The fully 3D‑printed, hydrogen‑fueled vehicle is designed to reach Mach 7 over 1,000 km. Backed by $46 million in Series A funding from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation and US Defense Innovation Unit, the program positions Australia as a sovereign player in the global hypersonic race. First flight is pending.

Raytheon’s Next Generation Short Range Interceptor to Succeed Legendary Stinger Missile After 45 Years of Service

Modern Mechanics 24 News Desk February 12, 2026 6:33 pm

After 45 years defining man-portable air defense, the legendary Stinger missile is being succeeded by Raytheon’s Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI). With Mach 2.5 speed, 8 km range, and a high-resolution imaging seeker, the NGSRI is built to counter drones and cruise missiles, as Raytheon addresses depleted stocks and modern threats following the Stinger’s pivotal role in Ukraine.

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Spain’s Sener Unveils SRC 100 Razor Stealth Drone at World Defense Show 2026

USAF Air Force Global Strike Command Says It Can Re-MIRV Minuteman III ICBMs and Renuclearize Entire B-52 Fleet

China Aviation Muscle: Wing Loong X Drone Eyes Global Defense Market

Raytheon Coyote Blocks Drone Swarms Without Blasts

World’s Tiniest Autopilot Turns UK Drones Into Smart Arms

Lasers, Drones, Drugs Escalate Curiosity in Texas Skies

US Firm Tests AI Digital Brain in Combat Aircraft

Pentagon Pushes for Containerized Drone Launch Platforms

Queensland’s Hypersonix Clears Critical Vibration Tests, Paving Way for World’s First 3D-Printed Hydrogen Scramjet Flight

Raytheon’s Next Generation Short Range Interceptor to Succeed Legendary Stinger Missile After 45 Years of Service

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