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February 18, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Air Platforms

Saab, Ukraine Defense Firm Formalize Air Domain Cooperation

Swedish defense company Saab and Ukraine’s Joint Stock Company Ukrainian Defense Industry (JS UDI) have agreed to expand cooperation in aerospace and airborne monitoring technologies. The memorandum, revealed in...

February 18, 2026
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R&D
Land Platforms

US Army Introduces High-Power Upgrade for Combat Vehicles

A new high-output power kit from Michigan Technological University is poised to strengthen US Army operations, producing more than 120 kilowatts directly from military vehicles. Created by the Advanced...

February 18, 2026
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R&D
Weapons and Munition

L3Harris Achieves Major Mortar Fuze Delivery Benchmark

L3Harris Technologies has reached a new benchmark with the delivery of its three-millionth M734A1 mortar fuze to the US Army. The fuze, compatible with 60mm, 81mm, and 120mm high-explosive...

Autonomous Guard Wins Initial Indian Surveillance Order

Marking its entry into the Indian defense market, Autonomous Guard has formalized a memorandum of understanding with an Indian security partner. Under the deal, the company will supply the...

London Backs Hypersonic Missile Innovation With $16M Award

The UK government has granted £12 million ($16.2 million) to Amentum UK to design and test a hypersonic missile demonstrator, marking a key step toward a national high-speed strike...

February 18, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Swedish Navy Selects Seasnake Guns for Combat Boat 90 Fleet

German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall has clinched a deal to provide Seasnake 30 close-in naval gun systems for Sweden’s Combat Boat 90 fleet. Valued at €63 million, the initial order...

February 18, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Army Awards TTTECH Contract for HADES Communication Systems

The US Army has tapped TTTECH North America to equip its HADES intelligence aircraft with a high-speed, resilient networking platform. TTTECH will deliver a 10 Gigabit Time-Sensitive Networking solution...

February 18, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

France Strengthens Leclerc Arsenal With Modern Penetrator Rounds

France has placed a multi-year contract with KNDS Ammo France for the supply of next-generation Shard armor-piercing rounds to arm its upgraded Leclerc XLR tanks. The seven-year deal, valued...

February 18, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Elbit Clinches Major $277M Turret and Ammunition Contract

Elbit Systems has landed a $277 million contract to provide UT30 MK2 remotely controlled turrets and related ammunition to an unnamed global customer. The program is scheduled to be...

February 17, 2026
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New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

REGENT Introduces Seaglider Concept Blending Marine and Aviation Design

US-based REGENT has introduced an innovative platform that glides over the sea like a vessel yet operates in the air like an aircraft, expanding the possibilities for autonomous maritime...