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February 28, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

UK to Grant $1.3B Helo Deal to Leonardo

The UK government is set to award Leonardo a £1 billion contract to produce 23 medium-lift military helicopters, securing thousands of skilled jobs at its Yeovil manufacturing facility. The...

February 27, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Orders More Switchblade Drones

AeroVironment has received a $186-million contract to deliver Switchblade 300 and 600 loitering munitions to the US Army. This procurement falls under a long-term contract valued up to $990...

February 27, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Fincantieri, Navantia Form Patrol Corvette JV

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and Spain’s Navantia have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture supporting the European Patrol Corvette program. Backed by EU defense cooperation initiatives,...

USAF Names Leidos Missile AGM-190A

The US Air Force has formally designated Leidos’ Small Cruise Missile as AGM-190A, recognizing it as a fully operational stand-off precision strike weapon. Known as Black Arrow, the missile...

February 27, 2026
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Soldier Systems
New Product Launches

Rheinmetall Unveils Troop-Sensor-Drone Network

Rheinmetall has introduced a next-generation battlefield networking architecture that connects frontline troops, sensors, and command elements into a unified digital ecosystem. Centered around the Gladius Light soldier system, the...

US Approves $280M Ku-Band Radar Sale to Jordan

The US State Department has approved a potential $280-million foreign military sale to Jordan for Ku-band Multi-Function Radio Frequency Systems and associated equipment. The radar provides continuous 360-degree airspace...

FlyFocus Raises $5.3M for EU Drone Production

Polish defense technology firm FlyFocus has secured 4.5 million euros in its first institutional investment round to expand drone manufacturing, research, and international sales. The funding supports construction of...

February 27, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Babcock Builds 4th Type 31 Frigate

Babcock has reached key construction milestones in the UK Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigate program, initiating steel cutting for HMS Bulldog and completing assembly of HMS Active. Using a...

Norway Reveals Mobile C2 in Container Format

Norwegian company Cyviz has unveiled a containerized command-and-control system designed to enhance real-time battlefield decision-making. Introduced during Exercise HEIMDALL, the platform integrates modular architecture, immersive visualization tools, and control...

Textron Wins US Army Loitering Munition Deal

Textron Systems has entered a prototype agreement with the US Army to supply its Damocles loitering munition under the Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance program. The system will...