February, 2026 - Weeklydefencenews

February 28, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

UK to Grant $1.3B Helo Deal to Leonardo

Britain is poised to sign a £1 billion deal with Leonardo for 23 support helicopters, ensuring continued operations at the Yeovil production site. With Airbus and Lockheed Martin exiting...

February 27, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Army Buys More Switchblade Drones

The US Army has placed a $186-million order with AeroVironment for Switchblade 600 and 300 drones, marking the introduction of the upgraded 600 line with an armor-penetrating warhead. The...

February 27, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Fincantieri, Navantia Form Corvette JV

Fincantieri and Navantia plan to form a joint venture for the European Patrol Corvette program, aiming to deliver next-generation modular warships by 2030. The collaboration will oversee detailed design...

USAF Names Leidos Missile AGM-190A

The US Air Force has assigned the designation AGM-190A to Leidos’ Small Cruise Missile, confirming its entry as a recognized strike asset. Nicknamed “Black Arrow,” the 91-kilogram weapon is...

February 27, 2026
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Soldier Systems
New Product Launches

Rheinmetall Unveils Linked Combat Concept

Rheinmetall unveiled an integrated networking architecture combining the Gladius Light soldier ensemble with a mobile observation kit. The solution digitally connects frontline troops with reconnaissance assets, enabling faster decision-making...

US OKs $280M Radar Sale to Jordan

Washington cleared a possible $280 million sale of KuMRFS radars to Jordan, with RTX Missile Defense Technologies serving as prime contractor. The high-resolution radar system enables real-time airspace monitoring...

FlyFocus Gets $5.3M for EU Drone Push

FlyFocus raised fresh capital to build a new manufacturing site and accelerate development of additional drone platforms. The firm emphasizes European supply chain independence by sourcing from NATO-aligned vendors....

February 27, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D