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February 28, 2026
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Britain Prepares $1.3B Military Helicopter Contract for Leonardo

The Government of the United Kingdom is poised to grant Leonardo a £1 billion ($1.3 billion) contract for 23 medium-lift military helicopters, a source familiar with the matter told...

February 27, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Army Expands Purchase of Switchblade Loitering Munitions From AeroVironment

The United States Army has awarded AeroVironment a $186 million contract for additional Switchblade 600 and 300 loitering munitions. The order is part of a broader 2024 framework contract...

February 27, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Naval Platforms

New Joint Venture Created by Fincantieri, Navantia for Patrol Corvette Program

Fincantieri and Navantia have formalized plans to establish a joint venture for the European Patrol Corvette program, signing a memorandum of understanding to advance the multinational initiative. The EPC...

Leidos Small Cruise Missile Officially Named AGM-190A by US Air Force

United States Air Force has assigned the designation AGM-190A to Leidos’ Small Cruise Missile, formally acknowledging it as a fielded stand-off precision strike system. Known as “Black Arrow,” the...

February 27, 2026
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New Product Launches
Soldier Systems

Rheinmetall Debuts Networked System Uniting Troops, Sensors, and Drones

Rheinmetall is showcasing a new operational concept built on interconnected networking technologies designed to link combat units, supporting forces, and distributed sensor assets for quicker, more coordinated responses in...

Washington Greenlights $280M Radar Sale to Jordan

The United States Department of State has cleared a possible $280 million foreign military sale to Jordan for Ku-band Multi-Function Radio Frequency Systems and related support equipment. Jordan is...

Poland’s FlyFocus Gains $5.3M to Boost ‘Made in Europe’ Drone Output

FlyFocus, a Poland-based developer of drones and avionics systems, has raised 4.5 million euros ($5.3 million) in its inaugural institutional investment round. Supported by Polish public and private venture...

February 27, 2026
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R&D
Land Platforms