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February 19, 2026
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Cybersecurity

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...

February 18, 2026
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Air Platforms

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 17, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Joint Venture Boosts AI Drone Output

Auterion and Airlogix have launched a Germany-based joint venture to manufacture autonomous unmanned aerial systems for Ukraine. Announced at the Munich Security Conference, the initiative merges Ukrainian combat experience...

February 13, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

SPY-7 Radar Deal Formalized in Japan

Lockheed Martin has finalized Fujitsu Limited as a production supplier for a key SPY-7 radar component supporting Japan’s Aegis System Equipped Vessel program. The agreement authorizes mass production of...

February 12, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Rune Added to Army C2 Prototype Team

Rune Technologies has joined the US Army’s NGC2 prototype effort led by Anduril, contributing its TyrOS logistics software to improve operational decision-making. Valued at nearly $100 million, the program...

February 12, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Naval Group to Support Swedish Frigates

Sweden is set to localize maintenance for its next-generation frigates through a partnership between Naval Group and Oresund Drydocks. The agreement aims to build national sustainment capabilities and reinforce...

February 11, 2026
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Land Platforms

CV90 Upgrade Program Announced by Sweden

Stockholm has initiated a long-term modernization effort for its CV90 armored vehicles under a contract with HB Utveckling AB. The initiative supports upgrade package development and production readiness, aligning...

February 11, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Hanwha Teams With Estonia on C-Drone

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace and Estonia-based Frankenburg Technologies have launched a joint effort to develop anti-drone solutions tailored for advanced ground combat vehicles. Hanwha will embed the system into...

February 10, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

New EU Defense JV by Excalibur, Aselsan

Excalibur International and Aselsan have agreed to establish a joint venture focused on delivering integrated defense solutions for international markets. Central to the initiative is the pairing of the...