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February 22, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Rafale 114 Deal Mirrors Su-30MKI Model

Negotiations over India’s proposed acquisition of 114 Rafale fighter jets are increasingly drawing comparisons with the earlier Su-30MKI program, which established domestic aircraft manufacturing capabilities. The new agreement is...

February 21, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Europe Launches Low-Cost Air Defense Plan

Five major European military powers — the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Poland — have launched the Low-Cost Effectors and Autonomous Platforms (LEAP) initiative to accelerate development of affordable...

February 20, 2026
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Indra, ELT Team on Defense Tech

Indra Group and ELT Group have signed a framework agreement to collaborate on multi-domain defense technologies, including electromagnetic spectrum operations, radar, and electronic warfare systems. The partnership aims to...

UK Funds Nyan Kamikaze Drone

The UK has awarded Callen-Lenz a £4.99-million contract for its Nyan One Way Effector loitering munition. The system, already used by Ministry of Defence departments, is registered on the...

Terra Bags $34M for Security Tech

Nigerian drone developer Terra Industries has raised $34 million to expand production of its autonomous security systems. The funding, led by Lux Capital, will support manufacturing growth, hiring, and...

February 20, 2026
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Embraer, Northrop Pitch KC-390 Boom

Embraer and Northrop Grumman have signed an agreement to explore adding a boom refueling capability to the KC-390 Millennium. The upgrade would allow compatibility with US Air Force fighters...

February 20, 2026
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Embraer, Mahindra Eye C-390 Hub

Embraer and Mahindra Group plan to establish a maintenance, repair, and overhaul facility in India for the C-390 Millennium, contingent on the aircraft’s selection in the Medium Transport Aircraft...

February 20, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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US Navy Boosts Torpedo Defense

Ultra Maritime has won a US Navy contract to develop the next-generation ADC MK6 acoustic device countermeasure. Designed for rapid deployment, the system emits acoustic signals to confuse and...

February 20, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

US Firm Unveils AI Air Defense System

ARCYN Defense has secured new institutional funding to advance development of a next-generation air defense system powered by edge AI. The US-based firm is building a prototype designed to...

BAE Adds IR Seeker to APKWS

The US Air Force has awarded BAE Systems a contract worth up to $145 million to develop and deliver an infrared-guided air-to-air counter-drone weapon based on the APKWS rocket...