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February 16, 2026
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Naval Platforms

General Dynamics Begins Construction of US Navy’s 8th John Lewis-Class Tanker

At its San Diego facility, General Dynamics NASSCO has begun construction of the US Navy’s eighth John Lewis-class replenishment oiler with the keel laying of the future USNS Ruth...

February 16, 2026
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‘CA-1 Europa’ Drone Set to Receive AI-Powered Intelligence Upgrade From HENSOLDT

Two German defense firms have joined forces to redefine Europe’s upcoming uncrewed combat aircraft as a highly autonomous, multi-domain intelligence platform. Helsing’s CA-1 Europa drone will be equipped with...

February 15, 2026
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Australia Announces $2.8B First Phase Funding for Nuclear Submarine Infrastructure

The government of Australia has committed 3.9 billion Australian dollars (around $2.8 billion) as an initial funding allocation for a new nuclear submarine construction facility under the AUKUS trilateral...

Slovakia Agrees to Deliver SAM-120 Mortars to Azerbaijan

Slovakia has signed a framework deal to provide Azerbaijan with its locally produced SAM-120 self-propelled mortar systems, according to Pravda. The agreement was formalized during the World Defense Show...

February 13, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Elbit Systems Wins $100M+ Deals to Modernize Israel Defense Forces Digital Infrastructure

Elbit Systems has secured contracts valued at $100 million to modernize the digital infrastructure of the Israel Defense Forces, supporting its shift to a fifth-generation tactical cyber architecture. The...

Malaysia Set to Induct Naval Strike Missile in March, Phasing Out Exocet

Malaysia will take delivery of Norway’s domestically produced Naval Strike Missile in March as it phases out the Royal Malaysian Navy’s aging Exocet MM40 Block 2 stock, which has...

February 13, 2026
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Land Platforms

Amphibious Combat Vehicle: Inside the United States Marine Corps’ Modern Battlefield Platform

Envision an armored platform moving directly from a naval vessel into coastal surf before driving inland under full protection. The Amphibious Combat Vehicle represents the latest step in amphibious...

February 13, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Spain Takes Delivery of First Airbus A400M Atlas Fitted With Indra InShield DIRCM

The Spanish Air and Space Force has received its first Airbus A400M Atlas outfitted with Indra’s InShield directed infrared countermeasures system, marking a milestone in fleet protection upgrades. The...

United States Army Expands Artillery Reach With Advanced Rocket-Assisted Munitions

At the United States Army Yuma Proving Ground, testing is underway on a rocket-assisted artillery round that could redefine the Army’s long-range firepower. The Next-Generation Rocket Assisted Projectile (NGRAP)...

February 13, 2026
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Mergers & JV
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Lockheed Martin and Fujitsu Seal Partnership on Japan’s AN/SPY-7 Program

Lockheed Martin has formalized Fujitsu Limited as a production partner for a key component of the SPY-7 radar antenna destined for Japan’s Aegis System Equipped Vessels (ASEV). The agreement...