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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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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

AI Boost Gives Ukraine Drones Fog Vision

French defense technology firm Harmattan AI is supplying Ukraine with a lightweight synthetic-aperture radar system designed to enhance drone operations in poor visibility. The “Sahara” radar weighs less than...

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
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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,...

February 19, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Submarine Comms Deal for US Fleets

L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a major production contract from General Dynamics Electric Boat to supply 26 communications shipsets for US Navy Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines. The systems are...

$9M Defense SATCOM Contract for Gilat

Gilat Satellite Networks has secured a $9-million contract from Israel’s Ministry of Defense to provide and integrate military satellite communications systems. The award, granted to the company’s defense division,...

February 18, 2026
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Land Platforms
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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 18, 2026
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

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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Soldier Systems
R&D

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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Naval Platforms
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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...