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February 20, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

C-390 Support Hub Proposed for India

Embraer is expanding its industrial pitch to India by proposing local sustainment infrastructure for the C-390. Partnering with Mahindra, the Brazilian manufacturer aims to align with New Delhi’s domestic...

February 20, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

KC-390 Refueling Boom Aimed at USAF

Seeking deeper access to the US and NATO tanker market, Embraer is working with Northrop Grumman to integrate an autonomous aerial refueling boom into the KC-390. The move could...

$34M Boost for Terra Defense Tech

Terra Industries’ new funding reflects rising demand for locally developed autonomous security solutions in Africa. With infrastructure investment increasing amid persistent security threats, the company is promoting domestically controlled...

$6.7M Invested in Nyan Strike Drone

Britain continues expanding its unmanned strike capabilities with the procurement of Callen-Lenz’s Nyan loitering munition. The award aligns with broader UK efforts to accelerate precision drone acquisition and strengthen...

February 20, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Multi-Domain Pact Signed by Indra, ELT

As Europe seeks greater technological sovereignty, Indra and ELT are deepening cooperation in electromagnetic spectrum control and integrated defense systems. The agreement reflects a broader push for interoperable, sovereign...

February 19, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

H125 Helicopters to Be Built in India

Airbus and Tata Advanced Systems Limited have inaugurated a final assembly line for the H125 helicopter in Karnataka, marking India’s first privately operated helicopter assembly facility. Located in Vemagal...

February 19, 2026
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Cybersecurity
Mergers & JV

Cyber Defense Tie-Up Targets Global Growth

Spain’s Indra Group and Italy’s Leonardo have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand cooperation in cyber defense. The agreement aims to strengthen protection for critical infrastructure and promote...

Q40 Turns Location Data Into Weapon

UK defense firm QinetiQ has unveiled the Q40 receiver, a system designed to provide resilient position, navigation, and timing data in contested environments. Engineered to function despite jamming or...

February 19, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

RAAF Orders C-130J Training Devices

Lockheed Martin has secured a US government contract to deliver advanced training systems for the Royal Australian Air Force’s C-130J fleet. The package includes two weapon systems trainers, cockpit...

February 19, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Embraer Delivers A-29 to Uruguay

The Uruguayan Air Force has taken delivery of its first two A-29 Super Tucano aircraft from Embraer under a six-aircraft agreement signed in 2024. The contract includes mission equipment,...