2026 - Weeklydefencenews

February 18, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

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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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

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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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

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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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

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...

February 18, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Elbit Secures $277M Contract for Remote Turrets and Ammunition

Elbit Systems has secured a contract worth approximately $277 million from an undisclosed international client to deliver UT30 MK2 remotely operated turrets along with related munitions. The agreement will...

February 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

US Firm Unveils Boat-Aircraft Hybrid

REGENT has introduced the Squire Seaglider, a hybrid unmanned surface and aerial vehicle engineered for maritime missions. Operating just above the water’s surface, the platform merges the characteristics of...

February 17, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

HAMMER Weapons to Be Made in India

Safran and Bharat Electronics Limited will jointly produce the HAMMER air-to-ground weapon system in India under a new bilateral defense agreement. The venture will support local manufacturing and lifecycle...

February 17, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Leonardo to Supply Saudi C-27J MPA

Riyadh has signed a deal with Leonardo for four weaponized C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft, expanding its naval aviation capabilities. Scheduled for delivery from 2029, the aircraft will feature a...