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February 19, 2026
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Air Platforms

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

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

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...

February 19, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

$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 19, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

SeaGuardian Unit Boosts Arctic Watch

The Royal Danish Air Force has reactivated 729 Squadron to operate four MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones for Arctic surveillance. Procured through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency, deliveries are expected...

February 18, 2026
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Land Platforms

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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Land Platforms

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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Air Platforms

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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Naval Platforms

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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Missile & Missile Defence

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...