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February 18, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Army HADES Program Taps TTTECH for Advanced Networking Gear

TTTECH North America has been chosen to supply advanced networking equipment for the US Army’s HADES airborne ISR program. The contract covers a 10 Gigabit Time-Sensitive Network platform, complete...

February 18, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Paris Invests in Next-Generation Armor-Piercing Ammo for Leclerc Fleet

France has commissioned KNDS Ammo France to manufacture Shard next-generation armor-piercing rounds for the Leclerc XLR fleet under a contract valued at over 100 million euros. The framework agreement...

February 18, 2026
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Elbit Wins $277M Order for Uncrewed Turret Systems and Munitions

An international client has awarded Elbit Systems a contract valued at roughly $277 million for UT30 MK2 remote turret systems and supporting munitions, with implementation set over a three-year...

February 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

REGENT Launches Hybrid Seaglider

US-based REGENT has unveiled the Squire Seaglider, an unmanned platform capable of operating as both a surface vessel and low-altitude aircraft. The autonomous system skims above the waterline using...

February 17, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

Safran, BEL to Build HAMMER in India

India and France have agreed to form a joint venture between Safran and Bharat Electronics Limited to manufacture the HAMMER precision-guided weapon in India. The 50:50 partnership will establish...

February 17, 2026
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Saudi Buys Armed C-27J MPA

Saudi Arabia has ordered four C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft from Leonardo, marking the first procurement of the MPA variant with integrated maritime strike capability. Deliveries to the Royal Saudi...

February 17, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

South Korea Unveils Next-Gen Tank APS

Hanwha Systems has introduced a new active protection system designed to shield armored vehicles from incoming threats. Presented at the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, the system is...

February 17, 2026
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France Awards Pilot Deal to Babcock

Babcock International has won a new contract to provide pilot training services for the French Air and Space Force and the French Navy, reinforcing its role in France’s military...

February 17, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

CJADC2: Linking the Modern Battlespace

Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) represents the US Department of Defense’s effort to integrate sensors, decision-makers, and weapons across all domains and allied nations. Building on JADC2,...

Germany Shows Interest in Piorun MANPADS

Germany is planning to procure Poland’s Piorun man-portable air defense system, according to Polish officials. Developed by Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa, the system is capable of engaging low-flying aircraft and...