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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...

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...

February 18, 2026
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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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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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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...

February 18, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

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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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 17, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Bulgaria Looks to Acquire More Than 100 Greek-Built Centaur Counter-Drone Systems

Bulgaria is reportedly exploring the acquisition of over 100 Greek-made counter-UAS systems through a European Union defense spending framework. The discussions center on the Centauros anti-drone system developed by...

February 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Boeing Assigned to Replenish US Bunker Buster Stockpiles Following Iran Strikes

The Boeing has secured a contract valued at more than $100 million to deliver Guided Bomb Units and the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator to the United States Air Force....

February 17, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Kuwait Inaugurates First National Light Ammunition Manufacturing Plant

Kuwait has established its first light ammunition manufacturing plant, marking a significant step toward expanding its domestic defense production capabilities. The inauguration ceremony was led by Prime Minister Sheikh...