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February 19, 2026
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French AI Sensor Upgrade Enables Ukrainian Drones to Operate in Low Visibility

Ukrainian drones could soon operate effectively regardless of poor visibility, thanks to French firm Harmattan AI and its next-generation sensing technology. Dubbed “Sahara,” the lightweight synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) is...

Q40 by QinetiQ Converts Location Intelligence Into Tactical Power

Britain is preparing to leverage location and navigation capabilities as a force multiplier on the battlefield through QinetiQ’s advanced Q40 receiver. The device delivers reliable position, navigation, and timing...

February 19, 2026
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SeaGuardian Drones Strengthen Denmark’s Arctic Monitoring Efforts

Denmark’s air force has stood up a new 729 Squadron to expand aerial monitoring across Greenland and the Arctic region, with four MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones assigned to the mission....

February 19, 2026
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Naval Platforms

MK 54 Torpedo Sees Operational Debut in Canadian Live Exercise

Canada’s navy has successfully tested the US-built MK 54 lightweight torpedo, marking a key milestone in strengthening the Halifax-class frigates’ anti-submarine warfare toolkit. The trial took place off Nanoose...

February 19, 2026
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Air Platforms

Boeing Advances Infrared Protection Suite for Allied C-17 Transport Jets

Boeing has secured a $13.1-million contract from the US Department of Defense to enhance infrared countermeasure systems on C-17 Globemaster III aircraft serving in Canadian and Australian fleets. These...

February 19, 2026
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Cybersecurity

Leonardo, Indra Form Strategic Pact to Boost Global Cyber Defense Reach

Indra Group of Spain and Italy’s Leonardo have signed an MoU to strengthen cooperation in cyber defense and expand their presence across European, NATO, and international markets. The deal,...

February 19, 2026
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Air Platforms

India Hosts New H125 Helicopter Factory Backed by Tata and Airbus

Airbus, in partnership with Tata Advanced Systems Limited, has launched a final assembly facility for the H125 helicopter in Karnataka, establishing India’s first privately run rotary-wing production site. The...

February 18, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Arrow 4 Strengthens Missile Shield With Smart Engagement Logic

Live-fire evaluations of the new Arrow 4 interceptor are now underway at Israel Aerospace Industries, signaling progress toward operational capability against advanced hypersonic systems. Built in cooperation with the...

February 18, 2026
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Turkish Navy Displays Bayraktar TB3 Strike Potential

The Bayraktar TB3 has demonstrated dual-salvo strike capability against sea-based targets in a NATO-linked exercise over the Baltic Sea, delivering accurate impacts. Taking off independently from the Turkish Navy...

February 18, 2026
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Soldier Systems

New Defense Systems Undergo Live Testing by Taiwan Army

The Taiwanese Army is preparing a live-fire drill designed to test combat readiness as new weapon platforms are brought into service, according to local media reports. Units have been...