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AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DefenseWireNews Editorial Coverage: Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how governments approach defense, security and situational awareness in an increasingly complex global environment. As modern threats evolve across physical and digital domains, AI-enabled solutions capable of delivering real-time intelligence and autonomous decision support are becoming critical for national security operations. For government agencies, the ability to process and act on data at the tactical edge, where connectivity may be limited and response times are measured in seconds, is emerging as a foundational requirement for next-generation defense infrastructure. One company focused on providing defense solutions in this space is Safe Pro Group Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAI), which was just awarded a subcontract agreement to supply AI-powered edge processing systems to the U.S. government under a $1 million subcontract from a prime contractor. The systems’ internal development and low-rate initial production (LRIP) supporting this award were funded through strategic investments from leading U.S. firms including ONDAS Inc. (NASDAQ: ONDS) and Unusual Machines Inc. (NYSE: UMAC), highlighting growing industry collaboration around advanced AI-enabled defense technologies.