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February 27, 2026
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Leidos Small Cruise Missile Officially Named AGM-190A by US Air Force

United States Air Force has assigned the designation AGM-190A to Leidos’ Small Cruise Missile, formally acknowledging it as a fielded stand-off precision strike system. Known as “Black Arrow,” the...

February 27, 2026
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Army Expands Purchase of Switchblade Loitering Munitions From AeroVironment

The United States Army has awarded AeroVironment a $186 million contract for additional Switchblade 600 and 300 loitering munitions. The order is part of a broader 2024 framework contract...

February 26, 2026
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Battelle Secures $93 Million Deal to Strengthen US Biodefense Capabilities

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency has selected Battelle for its STEP 2.0 contract, tasking the organization with advancing a major biological threat reduction initiative. Valued at $52.9 million for...

February 26, 2026
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Turkey Lands First Southeast Asian Order for Armed Patrol Boats

Turkey has secured its first export of armored, weaponized multi-purpose patrol boats to Southeast Asia, agreeing to deliver two vessels to a regional customer. The program will be carried...

February 26, 2026
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Fassmer Awarded Contract to Build Four Training Ships for German Navy

The German Navy has selected Fassmer to construct four new training vessels as part of its fleet development plans. The procurement is tied to the Sea-Based Training and Sea...

February 26, 2026
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Turkish Navy Inducts Sancar Armed Unmanned Surface Vessel into Service

The Turkish Navy has commissioned the Sancar armed unmanned surface vehicle, marking a significant step forward in its unmanned naval operations strategy. Developed through a partnership between Havelsan and...

February 26, 2026
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Germany Procures Raytheon ELCAN Specter DR Optical Sights

Berlin has awarded RTX subsidiary Raytheon ELCAN a contract to provide its Specter DR 1–4x weapon sight in a bespoke version adapted to German operational standards, supporting the country’s...

February 25, 2026
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Spain’s Freire Wins Swedish Contract for Four Extreme-Condition Support Vessels

Spain-based Freire Shipyard has secured a deal with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to deliver four naval support ships tailored for icy environments and extreme weather, bolstering Sweden’s maritime...

February 25, 2026
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BAE Systems Reaches Milestone With 100,000 APKWS Laser-Guidance Units Supplied

BAE Systems has reached a key production benchmark with the delivery of its 100,000th Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser-guidance kit. In continuous full-rate production for more than...

February 25, 2026
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BAE Systems Targets Modular Anti-Drone Solutions in Strategic Collaboration

BAE Systems is adapting to the accelerating demands of drone warfare by exploring a collaboration aimed at producing low-cost, scalable interceptor missiles instead of relying solely on bespoke air...