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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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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....

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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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 19, 2026
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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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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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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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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 18, 2026
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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...

February 18, 2026
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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...