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February 20, 2026
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Embraer, Northrop Team Up on KC-390 Refueling Boom for US Market

Embraer has teamed up with Northrop Grumman to advance the KC-390 Millennium’s aerial refueling capabilities, with the goal of expanding its appeal to the US military and allied operators....

Terra Industries Secures $34M Fast-Track Funding for African Defense Innovations

Terra Industries, a Nigeria-based autonomous systems developer, has raised $34 million in fresh capital — including $22 million secured within two weeks — to boost its manufacturing footprint. The...

UK Allocates $6.7M for Nyan Loitering Munition to Enhance Long-Range Strike

The UK has awarded a £4.99 million ($6.7 million) contract to Callen-Lenz for the supply of kamikaze drones, strengthening the deep-strike capabilities of its armed forces. The agreement covers...

February 20, 2026
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Indra and ELT Group Forge Alliance on Integrated Multi-Domain Systems

Indra Group has signed a strategic agreement with ELT Group to intensify collaboration in multi-domain defense capabilities, reflecting a concerted drive toward European strategic and technological autonomy. The accord...

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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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...

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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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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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,...