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February 19, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Tata, Airbus Open H125 Plant in India

Airbus and Tata Advanced Systems have launched a new H125 helicopter final assembly line in southern India, strengthening New Delhi’s push to expand domestic aerospace manufacturing. The Vemagal facility...

February 18, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Arrow 4 Debuts With ‘Shoot-Look-Shoot’ Defense Capability

Israel Aerospace Industries has commenced live-fire trials for the next-generation Arrow 4 interceptor, marking an important phase in its development cycle. Created in collaboration with the US, the interceptor...

February 18, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Bayraktar TB3 Showcases Dual-Salvo Attack From Carrier Deck

At a recent live-fire drill in the Baltic Sea region, the Bayraktar TB3 proved its ability to conduct synchronized dual-weapon attacks on naval targets, achieving direct impacts. The UCAV...

February 18, 2026
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Soldier Systems
R&D

Taiwan Army to Evaluate Advanced Arms in Field Exercise

Taiwan’s military is organizing a live-fire exercise to validate unit readiness and operational integration of newly acquired weapons systems. Preparatory efforts include ammunition reviews, maintenance work, and public engagement....

February 18, 2026
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Aviation, Surveillance Collaboration Launched by Saab and Ukraine Partner

Saab of Sweden has partnered with Joint Stock Company Ukrainian Defense Industry (JS UDI) through a newly signed memorandum of understanding focused on aviation and aerial surveillance. The announcement...

February 18, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

New 120-kW Kit to Enhance Army Vehicle Battlefield Performance

In a move to strengthen operational endurance, Michigan Technological University has developed a vehicle-integrated power kit for the US Army that exceeds 120 kW in output. Produced by APS...

February 18, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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February 18, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Sweden Orders Seasnake Naval Guns From Rheinmetall for CB90 Boats

Rheinmetall has secured an order from Sweden to provide Seasnake 30 naval gun systems for the Combat Boat 90 assault craft. The €63 million contract covers eight systems, along...