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  • February 28, 2026
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Leonardo Set for $1.3B UK Contract

The UK government is expected to award Leonardo a £1 billion contract to produce 23 medium-lift military helicopters, safeguarding thousands of jobs at its Yeovil facility. The agreement secures...
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  • February 27, 2026
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US Orders More AeroVironment Drones

AeroVironment has secured a $186-million order from the US Army for its Switchblade 600 and Switchblade 300 loitering munitions under a broader five-year contract potentially worth $990 million. The...
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  • February 27, 2026
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New EU Patrol Corvette JV Launched

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and Spanish defense firm Navantia have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture supporting the European Patrol Corvette (EPC) initiative. Backed by the...
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  • February 27, 2026
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Leidos Cruise Missile Gets USAF Tag

The US Air Force has formally designated Leidos’ Small Cruise Missile as the AGM-190A, officially recognizing it as an operational stand-off strike weapon. Also known as “Black Arrow,” the...
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  • February 27, 2026
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New Rheinmetall Network Connects Forces

German defense company Rheinmetall presented a network-centric warfare concept linking soldiers, support units, and distributed sensors. The approach centers on the Gladius Light soldier system and Smart Mobile Observation...
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  • February 27, 2026
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Jordan Cleared for US Ku-Band Radar

The US Department of State approved a potential $280 million foreign military sale to Jordan for Ku-band Multi-Function Radio Frequency Systems. The radars, supplied by RTX Missile Defense Technologies,...
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  • February 27, 2026
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Polish Firm Boosts Local Drone Output

Poland-based FlyFocus secured €4.5 million in its first institutional funding round to expand manufacturing capacity and research activities. The investment will fund a new production facility in Poland and...
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  • February 27, 2026
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4th Type 31 Frigate Construction Begins

At its Rosyth shipyard, Babcock International marked key milestones in the Royal Navy’s Type 31 Inspiration-class program, beginning construction of HMS Bulldog and completing assembly of HMS Active. The...
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  • February 27, 2026
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Norway Reveals Portable C2 System

US investment in loitering strike systems continues to expand. In 2023, AeroVironment sustained production of its Switchblade munitions, including the Switchblade 300 and Switchblade 600, broadening endurance and lethality...
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  • February 27, 2026
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Army Picks Textron for Drone Prototype

Textron Systems has entered a prototype agreement with the US Army to deliver its Damocles loitering munition under the Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance program. The company will...
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