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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
R&D

Over 3 Million Mortar Fuzes Supplied to US Army by L3Harris

With the shipment of its three-millionth M734A1 mortar fuze, L3Harris Technologies continues to reinforce supply support for the US Army and allied militaries. The fuze, compatible with 60mm, 81mm,...

$1.9M Surveillance Agreement Opens Indian Market for Autonomous Guard

Autonomous Guard has broken into the Indian market by signing a memorandum of understanding for the phased supply of its Bee 3 surveillance system. The dual-channel platform—developed by subsidiary...

UK Funds $16M Project to Accelerate Hypersonic Weapon Design

In a boost to Britain’s advanced strike ambitions, the Ministry of Defence has awarded £12 million ($16.2 million) to Amentum UK to develop a hypersonic missile system. The contract...

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...

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
Procurement & Contracts

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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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

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...