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February 20, 2026
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Romania Develops AI Cruise Missile

Romania is developing an AI-enabled cruise missile named Sahara, built by Oves Enterprise. The 55-kilogram system carries up to 10 kilograms of payload and uses onboard Nemesis AI for...

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...

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...

February 20, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

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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Air Platforms
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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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Air Platforms
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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...

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...

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...

February 20, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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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...

February 19, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Boeing to Upgrade C-17 IR Systems

The US DoD has awarded Boeing a contract to upgrade infrared defensive systems on Canadian and Australian C-17 transport aircraft. The modernization moves existing systems to the Block 30...