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February 20, 2026
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UK Positions Wales as Hub for Advanced Uncrewed Military Tech

Britain has approved a £50-million ($67 million) Defence Growth Deal for Wales, designed to elevate the region’s contribution to the research, testing, and production of autonomous and uncrewed defense...

February 20, 2026
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New Product Launches

FV-014 Round Destroys Armored Target in Rheinmetall Showcase

The FV-014 loitering munition from Rheinmetall recently proved its accuracy and engagement capability during a live demonstration, revealing a system capable of striking targets as far as 100 kilometers...

February 20, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

V2X Wins Position on $25B US Defense Engineering Deal

V2X has been awarded a role under a $25-billion US Department of Defense initiative focused on refreshing legacy platforms, mitigating microelectronics shortages, and accelerating AI implementation across the force....

February 20, 2026
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US Navy Pursues Advanced Anti-Radiation Missile for Multi-Domain Targets

The US Navy is exploring industry options for a new long-range anti-radar missile designed to engage both airborne and ground-based emitters. Such weapons are intended to locate and disable...

February 20, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Italy Weighs 60% Armed Forces Expansion in $7B Defense Proposal

Rome is evaluating a long-term plan to expand its military forces by more than 60 percent, a move projected to cost around 6 billion euros ($7 billion) over the...

February 20, 2026
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Lithuania Emerges as Top JLTV Operator Beyond US After 500 Deliveries

Lithuania has finalized the acquisition of 500 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) from the United States, completing a procurement launched under a 2019 foreign military sales deal. The milestone...

February 20, 2026
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US Navy Seeks Prime Builder for Medium Landing Ship Program

The US Navy has released a request for proposals seeking a Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) to supervise the building of the US Marine Corps’ Medium Landing Ship, with the...

February 19, 2026
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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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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....

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...