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February 20, 2026
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Lithuania Emerges as Top JLTV Operator Beyond US After 500 Deliveries

Lithuania has finalized the acquisition of 500 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) from the United States, completing a procurement launched under a 2019 foreign military sales deal. The milestone...

February 20, 2026
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US Navy Seeks Prime Builder for Medium Landing Ship Program

The US Navy has released a request for proposals seeking a Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) to supervise the building of the US Marine Corps’ Medium Landing Ship, with the...

Gilat Lands Multi-Million-Dollar Defense SATCOM Order

Gilat Satellite Networks has been awarded a $9-million order by Israel Ministry of Defense to supply and integrate SATCOM capabilities for military applications. The contract covers advanced defense modems...

February 19, 2026
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L3Harris Secures Record Submarine Communications Award

L3Harris Technologies has secured a landmark full-rate production deal to supply submarine communications equipment for 26 shipsets aboard Virginia- and Columbia-class boats, under contract from General Dynamics Electric Boat....

February 19, 2026
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First Two A-29 Aircraft Arrive in Uruguay From Embraer

Uruguay has officially inducted its first two A-29 Super Tucano aircraft into service, delivered by Embraer as part of a 2024 procurement deal. The contract encompasses six aircraft, mission...

February 19, 2026
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Lockheed Secures Deal for C-130J Training Equipment for Australia

Lockheed Martin has secured a US contract to deliver upgraded training equipment for the Royal Australian Air Force’s C-130J fleet. The agreement covers two weapon systems trainers, a modernized...

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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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...