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February 18, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

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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London Backs Hypersonic Missile Innovation With $16M Award

The UK government has granted £12 million ($16.2 million) to Amentum UK to design and test a hypersonic missile demonstrator, marking a key step toward a national high-speed strike...

February 18, 2026
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Swedish Navy Selects Seasnake Guns for Combat Boat 90 Fleet

German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall has clinched a deal to provide Seasnake 30 close-in naval gun systems for Sweden’s Combat Boat 90 fleet. Valued at €63 million, the initial order...

February 18, 2026
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Army Awards TTTECH Contract for HADES Communication Systems

The US Army has tapped TTTECH North America to equip its HADES intelligence aircraft with a high-speed, resilient networking platform. TTTECH will deliver a 10 Gigabit Time-Sensitive Networking solution...

February 18, 2026
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France Strengthens Leclerc Arsenal With Modern Penetrator Rounds

France has placed a multi-year contract with KNDS Ammo France for the supply of next-generation Shard armor-piercing rounds to arm its upgraded Leclerc XLR tanks. The seven-year deal, valued...

February 18, 2026
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Elbit Clinches Major $277M Turret and Ammunition Contract

Elbit Systems has landed a $277 million contract to provide UT30 MK2 remotely controlled turrets and related ammunition to an unnamed global customer. The program is scheduled to be...

February 17, 2026
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New Product Launches

REGENT Introduces Seaglider Concept Blending Marine and Aviation Design

US-based REGENT has introduced an innovative platform that glides over the sea like a vessel yet operates in the air like an aircraft, expanding the possibilities for autonomous maritime...

February 17, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Safran and BEL to Jointly Manufacture HAMMER Precision Weapons in India

India and France have finalized plans to establish a joint venture for the local production of the HAMMER weapon system, following a bilateral agreement signed in November 2025. The...

February 17, 2026
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Riyadh Orders Weaponized C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft From Leonardo

Saudi Arabia has signed a contract with Leonardo for four C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft, becoming the first customer to procure the MPA version with integrated maritime weapon systems. The...

February 17, 2026
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R&D

South Korea Advances Tank Protection With New Active Defense Technology

Hanwha Systems of South Korea has introduced a next-generation active protection system aimed at significantly enhancing armored vehicle defense by intercepting hostile projectiles before impact. Presented at the World...