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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...

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...

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...

February 18, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

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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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
Procurement & Contracts

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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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Israel Unveils Arrow 4 Interceptor With Advanced Engagement Mode

Israel Aerospace Industries has begun live-fire trials of its next-generation Arrow 4 interceptor, marking a significant milestone in efforts to counter emerging hypersonic threats. Co-developed with the United States,...

February 17, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

CJADC2 Connects Joint Warfighting

CJADC2 is the Pentagon’s multinational command-and-control framework designed to link air, land, sea, space, and cyber forces with allied partners. Expanding on JADC2, it focuses on breaking down data...

February 17, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Babcock Wins French Training Contract

Babcock International has secured a fresh agreement to deliver comprehensive pilot training for France’s air and naval forces. The program includes classroom teaching and live-flight instruction across two major...