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26 Feb 26. ISS Aerospace & Anduril UK Partner to Integrate WASP Launched Effect into Lattice Platform. New collaboration between ISS Aerospace and Anduril aims to enable coordinated massed operations and multi-mission capabilities across ISR, counter-UAS, and strike roles. ISS Aerospace and Anduril UK have entered a partnership agreement to integrate the ISSOS WASP multi-mission launched effect into the Lattice software platform and various uncrewed systems. This integration is designed to realize the full mission envelope of the WASP platform, covering Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR), Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS), and strike missions. By utilizing Anduril UK’s sovereign Lattice command-and-control platform, the companies aim to unlock the ability to conduct coordinated, massed operations involving multiple launched effects from host platforms. The WASP is a medium-sized, tube-launched, rocket-propelled uncrewed aerial system. It features an open architecture and flight stack, which recently allowed engineers from ISS Aerospace to complete a rapid integration into the Lattice platform in a single day. The modular nature of the WASP payload ensures it can be reconfigured specifically for the requirements of ISR or offensive and defensive operations. The partnership has already reached its first technical milestone through a successful flight test conducted at the ISS Aerospace facility in Oxford. This exercise validated the open architecture of the Lattice software and demonstrated the additional operational capabilities gained through the integration of the two systems.
Ryan Kempley, CEO of ISS Aerospace, commented, “Speed matters. The ability to integrate, test and deploy capability at pace is decisive. WASP was deliberately engineered with an open architecture flight stack, which allowed our teams to integrate with Lattice and validate it in flight within a single day. ISS design & build integration-ready platforms. That approach accelerates deployment timelines, enables partner software to run seamlessly on our hardware, and ensures sovereign UK capability can evolve as fast as operational demand requires.”
Rich Drake, MD of Anduril UK, added, “WASP represents what we look for in a sovereign effector with its size, range and ability to deliver rapid, real-time intelligence in contested environments. To successfully support our Armed Forces, speed of integration, manoeuvre and development are essential. We were proud to prove our ability to do this with ISS Aerospace, and look forward to our ongoing work with them and other local partners, using Lattice as a base for the ongoing capability development for the UK.” (Source: https://www.defenseadvancement.com/)
26 Feb 26. Greensea IQ Launches Submersible Command & Control Interface for Combat Swimmers. Greensea IQ introduces the Bayonet Underwater Controller, a ruggedized interface allowing military divers to manage unmanned systems from fully submerged positions Greensea IQ has announced the first production release of the Bayonet Underwater Controller, a specialized multi-platform interface designed for divers to operate robotics while fully submerged. The system adapts a standard user interface utilized across thousands of maritime platforms into a ruggedized housing specifically engineered for the ergonomic and operational constraints of military personnel. The controller is built upon an open architecture framework, allowing for the command and control of various unmanned systems from a submerged position. Initial units have already been delivered to the U.S. Navy and international partners for the operation of the Mission Specialist Defender ROV and the Bayonet Autonomous Underwater Ground Vehicle (AUGV) platform. Engineered for harsh maritime conditions, the hardware is depth-rated to 40 meters and provides up to six hours of runtime. The interface includes 30 programmable push buttons and two precision joysticks, allowing operators to customize controls based on specific mission requirements. An accompanying submersible hub, rated to 45 meters, houses an Intel i7 processor and a removable 1TB hard drive to ensure secure data handling and high-performance mission processing. The system is typically deployed with the EOD Edge software framework, a command and control suite that facilitates the supervision of autonomous systems. This software supports modular expansion for over-the-horizon operations, obstacle avoidance, automatic target recognition, and advanced perception sensor processing. Additionally, the controller is robot-agnostic and provides integrated workflow support for Team Awareness Kit (TAK) systems.
Ben Kinnaman, CEO of Greensea IQ, stated, “We are excited to provide the Bayonet Underwater Controller to a growing mission requirement. I founded Greensea to make ocean robots easier to use so that they can provide safety and scale. This product completely exemplifies that. It provides our autonomy and robot command and control system in an interface that can be used underwater. This gives the warfighter another tool to increase our persistence, reach, and impact in the ocean.”
Dennis Doan, Product Manager for EOD Technologies at Greensea IQ, added, “What makes this system different is how tightly it integrates with our existing autonomy, navigation, and mission software. We’re not just developing another controller, we’re extending a proven ecosystem into submerged operations, giving operators a consistent, trusted interface no matter where the mission takes them.” (Source: https://www.defenseadvancement.com/)
24 Feb 26. Global Invacom Group Limited has launched a new range of rapid‑deploy XY antenna terminals, designed to deliver fast, reliable multi‑orbit and multi‑band connectivity in the most demanding operational environments. Building on the success of its original XY antenna, the expanded range is now available in four sizes — 0.98m, 1.2m, 1.8m and 2.4m — enabling Global Invacom to better support the evolving requirements of government, defence, and commercial operator customers worldwide. Designed for speed‑to‑service and operational simplicity, the rapid‑deploy XY antennas feature a highly modular, no‑tools assembly, allowing systems to be deployed, calibrated, and operational in under fifteen minutes. Lightweight construction, compact form factors, and precision mechanical design ensure reliable performance without backlash, making the terminals well‑suited to on‑the‑move and on‑the‑pause applications. Each antenna integrates a single IP67‑rated mechanical housing with an internal cable raceway, ensuring repeatable accuracy and orthogonality across all pointing angles, even in harsh field conditions. Operational ease is further enhanced through a stable quad‑pod pedestal with a built‑in Antenna Control Unit (ACU). This supports multiple operating modes including one‑button auto‑acquire, inclined‑orbit tracking, programmed tracking with closed‑loop signal optimisation, and automated calibration via advanced search algorithms. As a result, the terminals can be confidently operated by non‑specialist personnel in mission‑critical scenarios.
Bob Potter, Chief Technology Officer at Global Invacom Group, said: “In mission‑critical environments, speed and simplicity are essential. Our customers often operate in challenging conditions where satellite communications equipment must be deployed and used by any member of a team. This new XY range has been engineered to remove complexity, enabling reliable connectivity within minutes, without specialist training.”
Designed for commercial, government, and defence applications, every terminal in the range is ITAR‑exempt, WGS‑compatible, and supplied in IATA‑compliant packaging, supporting global deployment without regulatory or logistical constraints. Global Invacom will be demonstrating the rapid‑deploy XY antenna range at GOVSATCOM in Luxembourg on Thursday 26 February 2026. To arrange a meeting with the team, please get in touch.
About Global Invacom
Group Limited Global Invacom Group comprises a number of companies specialising in innovative technology, products and solutions for the satellite ground equipment sector. Uniquely, the Group provides fully integrated manufacturing for most of its product lines providing additional quality and supply chain assurance to a global blue-chip customer base in the satellite communications, satellite TV and satellite navigation markets. The Group has an established global presence with sales offices, research and development centres and manufacturing facilities across the world, including Singapore, China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Israel, the UK, and the USA. Global Invacom Group Limited is listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited.
23 Feb 26. Lockheed Martin recently flight tested an artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced Combat Identification (Combat ID) capability integrated into the F-35’s information fusion system. The successful demonstration, known as Project Overwatch, marks the first time a tactical AI model has been used in flight to generate an independent Combat ID on the pilot’s display. This builds on work across the company to innovate with intent to meet the warfighter’s real-time needs in an evolving threat environment. In practice, that means accelerating capability at scale with speed. Using innovative methods, Lockheed Martin has deployed real-time, over-the-air software updates to the Aegis multi-mission combat system to deployed U.S. Navy ships in the Red Sea to enable rapid counter-measures against advanced drone and missile threats.
The Big Picture
During the Project Overwatch test flight, which was conducted at Nellis Air Force, Nevada, a Lockheed Martin-built and trained AI/machine learning model resolved ID ambiguities among emitters, improving situational awareness and reducing pilot decision making latency. Engineers then used an automated tool to label new emitters, retrain the AI model to learn the new emitter class within minutes, and reload the updated model for the next flight, all in the same mission planning cycle.
Why It Matters
Embedding this advanced AI into the F-35’s mission system helps pilots understand threats faster so they can make decisions more quickly, because operators don’t have time to synthesize data in combat. Lockheed Martin will continue to improve upon this capability, expanding the AI model’s training to further enhance reliability and accuracy.
Expert Perspective
“This is a demonstration of 6th Gen technology brought to a 5th Gen platform,” said Jake Wertz, vice president of F‑35 Combat Systems at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. “Equally important is our ability to re‑program the AI model on the ground and have those updates available for the next sortie—an essential step toward maintaining a tactical edge in a rapidly evolving threat environment. These capabilities embody Lockheed Martin’s 21st century strategy, which advances every product line by integrating next‑generation performance, continual software modernization, and AI‑driven decision making to keep our customers ahead of emerging challenges.”
Additional Context
Lockheed Martin has decades of investment and innovation in AI to ensure our systems are smarter, more secure and more interconnected. Initiatives like Project Overwatch demonstrate how we’re innovating with intent, building solutions that integrate seamlessly and deliver immediate value. These flight test results will inform future development and potential integration pathways.
24 Feb 26. FLANQ, a German manufacturer of autonomous maritime platforms, and DTC Communications, a leading supplier of secure communications systems, today announced a strategic cooperation to market advanced marine tactical radios for maritime security and defence applications across Europe. The cooperation will focus on pairing DTC’s low-SWaP (Size, Weight and Power) communications technology communications technology into FLANQ’s family of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) to enable resilient, encrypted command-and-control (C2) links for a wide range of naval missions. By combining FLANQ’s autonomous maritime platforms with DTC’s proven tactical communications solutions, the partnership aims to deliver next-generation mission capabilities for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) protection, patrol and interdiction, and joint force interoperability. The integrated solution will enable operators to securely task, control and monitor FLANQ’s USVs in real-time across contested maritime environments, ensuring reliable connectivity even in Electromagnetic (EM) contested or denied environments.
Key capabilities and outcomes:
- Secure, encrypted C2 links for surface and littoral operations
- High-bandwidth, low-latency communications for sensor and video feeds
- Interoperability with NATO and partner nation command systems
- Extended operational range for fully autonomous and remotely controlled missions
- Resilience against jamming and interception in hostile environments
Jannik Sauer, Chief Technical Officer at FLANQ (pictured left), said: “Reliable command and control is fundamental to any uncrewed platform in the modern battlespace – whether that’s in the air, land or sea surface. With DTC Communications, we are integrating a robust, secure communications backbone into our USV fleet, ensuring that our users can maintain control, share intelligence, and execute missions with confidence.”
Chris Fulthorpe, Strategic Account Manager at DTC Communications (shown right), added: “Our tactical communications solutions have been field-proven in some of the most challenging operational environments. Partnering with FLANQ allows us to extend those capabilities to the maritime domain, ensuring that unmanned surface platforms remain securely connected and mission-effective in any scenario.”
About FLANQ
Headquartered in Germany, FLANQ delivers integrated maritime defence solutions, with a focus on autonomous surface platforms, sensor fusion, and rapidly deployed critical infrastructure security systems.
About DTC Communications
DTC, a Codan Company, is a global leader in mission-critical communications, delivering secure, resilient voice and data solutions in over 150 countries. Our advanced BluSDR radios, high-performance MANET systems, and MeshUltraTM high-bandwidth mesh networking technologies provide assured connectivity, real-time situational awareness, and tactical advantage in the world’s most demanding and contested environments.
Engineered for the tactical edge, DTC solutions enable rapid deployment, seamless interoperability, and secure data exchange across land, air, and sea domains. Designed to perform in electronically contested and infrastructure-denied environments, our technologies ensure continuous, mission-critical communications when operational success depends on absolute reliability.
20 Feb 26. Cyber Update
Key points
- Global businesses face heightened security risks from the increased distribution of a sophisticated malware framework (‘VoidLink’) (see Sibylline Cyber Daily Analytical Update – 16 February 2026).
- The distribution of two malware variants (‘Lumma Stealer’ and ‘Ninja Browser’) raises security and data-theft risks to businesses via legitimate platforms (see Sibylline Cyber Daily Analytical Update – 17 February 2026).
- Industrial sectors face heightened operational risks stemming from increased ransomware intrusions (see Sibylline Cyber Daily Analytical Update – 18 February 2026).
- A suspected Chinese state-sponsored group (‘UNC6201’) will pose heightened security risks to exposed organisations via the exploitation of a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2026-22769) (see Sibylline Cyber Daily Analytical Update – 19 February 2026 and our technical analysis below).
- The multi-pronged distribution of a new malware variant (‘Keenadu’) elevates security risks for global Android device users (see Sibylline Cyber Daily Analytical Update – 20 February 2026 and our technical analysis below).
Technical analysis of weekly stories
A suspected Chinese state-sponsored group (UNC6201) has been exploiting a software vulnerability (CVE-2026-22769) to conduct malicious cyber activity since at least mid-2024. The vulnerability affects data protection software (‘RecoverPoint’) supplied by the technology company Dell that safely operates virtual machines (VMs). It reportedly exposes a series of hard-coded credentials at the administrative level, which enable unauthenticated threat actors to move laterally, maintain prolonged persistence and deploy malicious payloads. It is possible that UNC6201 infiltrated a network edge appliance to gain initial access to targeted systems. In September 2025, the group also deployed a new backdoor (‘Grimbolt’) onto compromised systems, which uses ahead-of-time (AOT) techniques to enhance detection evasion. More specifically, AOT techniques aid the conversion of the malicious payload into device-native code during execution, which allows threat actors to maximise software performance and highlights the sophistication of this operation. During the attack, UNC6201 also leveraged new techniques to create temporary network ports on compromised VMs to subsequently pivot into additional, internal software-as-a-service (SaaS) infrastructure, further showcasing the development of the group’s capabilities. Dell released a fix for this vulnerability on 17 February, underscoring the importance of timely patch management to prevent further exploitation.
Elsewhere, unnamed threat actors are targeting Android device users with a new malware variant (‘Keenadu’). The malware facilitates browser hijacking, the monetisation of new applications and advertisements as well as unlimited remote system control. Threat actors use multiple different infiltration techniques, which allow the integration of Keenadu directly into native systems utilities at one of the supply chain stages. This makes some users vulnerable upon purchasing legitimate devices. In this attack variant, Keenadu functions as a backdoor with unlimited remote control capabilities that can install new applications and infect any existing ones, enabling threat actors to monitor and exfiltrate all user data. This version also only deploys if the language and time zones on compromised systems do not align with China, likely in a bid to remain obfuscated. Other techniques also include deploying Keenadu via over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates and the distribution of malicious applications. In one of the latter variants, fake smart home camera applications are distributed to infect victims’ devices, which can subsequently browse through different websites without the user’s knowledge. Keenadu activity also reportedly overlaps with several other known botnets of suspected Chinese origin, further highlighting the potential scale of this operation.
Non-exhaustive recommendations to mitigate these threats include:
- Monitor devices and networks for suspicious activity.
- Add available Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) to your organisation’s security systems to detect potentially malicious samples on the network; configure firewalls to block outbound communications to malicious IP addresses associated with any known malware.
- Adopt behaviour-based endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions, prioritising the detection of the initial stages of a compromise.
(Source: Sibylline)
23 Feb 26. Global: Monitoring capabilities underscore long-term surveillance risk from known spyware variant. On 21 February, international news outlets reported that a known spyware variant (‘Predator’) is using a new stealthy mechanism to record user activity on iPhone operative system (iOS) mobile devices. Threat actors typically exploit zero-day vulnerabilities to conduct zero-click attacks and ultimately infiltrate iOS, Chrome and/or Android devices. Upon obtaining access, Predator carries out a wide range of surveillance activities, including arbitrary code execution, audio recordings and directory enumeration. Additionally, the spyware acquires core-level access in order to intercept sensor activity and conceal the recording indicators that are usually displayed on the status bar. This technique enables threat actors to record audio and camera activity without the user’s knowledge, highlighting Predator’s stealth and sophistication. The spyware has been adopted in surveillance operations worldwide; it was reported to have established new infrastructure in June 2025. This latest report underscores the long-term surveillance risk stemming from Predator’s continuous evolution. (Source: Sibylline)
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Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) has a long history with its roots dating back to Orville and Wilbur Wright’s first flight in 1903, and Mr. Glenn Curtiss, the father of naval aviation. In 1929, the companies founded by these three great aviation pioneers, the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company and Wright Aeronautical Corporation, merged to form the largest aircraft company at the time, Curtiss-Wright Corporation.
We have continued on the path of innovation and advanced engineering, and have applied that expertise to a number of critical applications in high-performance markets. Our success has resulted in a world-renowned reputation for performance, long-standing customer relationships and significant growth and profitability in the markets in which we compete.
Today, we are a global, integrated provider of highly engineered, technologically advanced products and services. Our revenues are generated by providing our critical solutions through three segments: Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, which support several of the largest, most vital industries in the world.
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