Defense \\ Pulse

Your weekly dive into the most important military-tech trends by Mattt \\ from hypersonics to AI, drone swarms to dual-use innovations. If it's shaping defense's future, it's on my radar.

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Feb 26, 2026

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F-22 "Raptor 2.0" is almost here: stealth fuel tanks and infrared sensors heading to squadrons

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Feb 19, 2026

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Only 71 days from concept to first flight: new approach to build an autonomous strike aircraft

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Feb 12, 2026

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Europe's First Private Hypersonic Missile Test Hits Mach 6

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Feb 5, 2026

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MQ-25A Stingray Unmanned Tanker Begins Taxi Trials

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Jan 29, 2026

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Pentagon's First Kinetic Drone Swarm Strikes on U.S. Soil

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Jan 22, 2026

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Navy's New Frigate Bets Big on Boxed Weapons

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Jan 15, 2026

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KF-21 Hits Delivery Milestone + Three UGVs Redefining Ground Autonomy

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Jan 8, 2026

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First Defense Pulse of 2026: Strategic direction, not just capabilities

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Dec 25, 2025

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Abrams M1E3 confirmed, laser beaming powers drones without landing, underwater fleets coordinate without breaking stealth

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