February, 2026 - Weeklydefencenews

February 18, 2026
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Turkey Demonstrates Dual-Strike Capability With Carrier-Based TB3

The Bayraktar TB3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle demonstrated its ability to conduct dual-salvo strikes on maritime targets during a live-fire exercise over the Baltic Sea, achieving direct hits. Launching...

February 18, 2026
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Soldier Systems
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Taiwan Military Prepares Live-Fire Trial for New Weapon Systems

The Taiwanese Army has revealed plans for a live-fire drill aimed at evaluating unit readiness and combat effectiveness as new weapon systems enter service, according to Taiwan Times. Units...

February 18, 2026
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Saab and Ukrainian Firm Ink MoU on Air and ISR Cooperation

Sweden’s Saab and Joint Stock Company Ukrainian Defense Industry (JS UDI) have signed a memorandum of understanding to deepen collaboration in aviation and airborne surveillance. The agreement, unveiled during...

February 18, 2026
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US Army Tactical Fleet to Receive 120-kW Power Upgrade

The US Army is set to enhance its battlefield power capacity as Michigan Technological University develops a vehicle-mounted system capable of producing more than 120 kilowatts of electricity. Built...

February 18, 2026
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L3Harris Crosses 3M Mortar Fuze Deliveries to Army

L3Harris Technologies has delivered its three-millionth M734A1 mortar fuze to the US Army, highlighting steady, large-scale production for US and allied forces. The NATO-compliant M734A1 functions as both a...

Autonomous Guard Secures $1.9M Contract, Expands Into India

Israeli defense firm Autonomous Guard has entered the Indian market after signing a memorandum of understanding with a local security customer—its first agreement in South Asia. The deal outlines...

Britain Invests $16M to Push Hypersonic Missile Development

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded £12 million ($16.2 million) to Amentum UK to advance development of a hypersonic missile system, reinforcing Britain’s ambition to establish a sovereign...

February 18, 2026
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Rheinmetall Wins Deal to Arm Sweden’s CB90 Fleet With Seasnake Guns

German defense firm Rheinmetall has secured a contract to supply Seasnake 30 light naval gun systems for the Swedish Navy’s Combat Boat 90 fast assault craft. The initial order...

February 18, 2026
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TTTECH Selected to Provide Network Systems for Army HADES Aircraft

The US Army has chosen TTTECH North America to deliver an advanced networking system for its High Accuracy Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) aircraft program. The company will supply...

February 18, 2026
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France Procures Advanced AP Rounds to Sustain Leclerc Tank Edge

France has selected KNDS Ammo France to provide several thousand Shard next-generation kinetic-energy rounds for its upgraded Leclerc main battle tanks. The contract, valued at over 100 million euros...