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February 19, 2026
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Air Platforms
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RAAF to Receive Advanced C-130J Training Systems From Lockheed

The US government has tasked Lockheed Martin with supplying advanced simulators and training upgrades for the Royal Australian Air Force’s C-130J program. Included in the contract are two weapon...

February 19, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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AI-Enhanced Optics From France Boost Ukrainian Drone Capabilities

Bad weather and low visibility may no longer restrict Ukrainian unmanned systems, as Harmattan AI provides a radar solution that can see through fog and darkness. The “Sahara” SAR...

QinetiQ Launches Q40 System to Weaponize Positioning Data

The UK could soon transform navigation technology into a tactical weapon with the rollout of QinetiQ’s Q40 receiver. The platform provides precise position, navigation, and timing (PNT) support for...

February 19, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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New Danish MQ-9B Squadron Enhances Arctic Watch Capabilities

The Royal Danish Air Force has activated 729 Squadron to boost surveillance coverage in the Arctic and Greenland, assigning it four MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aerial systems. Denmark secured the...

February 19, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Canadian Forces Test Fire American-Made MK 54 Torpedo

The Royal Canadian Navy has validated the performance of the US-produced MK 54 lightweight torpedo through a live-fire exercise, reinforcing its role in the Halifax-class fleet’s anti-submarine warfare suite....

February 19, 2026
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C-17 Fleets of Canada and Australia to Receive Enhanced IR Countermeasures From Boeing

The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing a $13.1-million deal to modernize infrared countermeasure systems on C-17 Globemaster III airlifters operated by Canada and Australia. Infrared countermeasures help...

February 19, 2026
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Cybersecurity
Mergers & JV

Cybersecurity Alliance Between Indra and Leonardo Eyes International Markets

Spain’s Indra Group and Italy-based Leonardo have entered into a memorandum of understanding aimed at advancing cyber defense cooperation and increasing their reach in Europe, NATO member states, and...

February 19, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Airbus and Tata Establish H125 Assembly Plant in India

Airbus and Tata Advanced Systems have inaugurated India’s first privately managed final assembly line for the H125 helicopter in Karnataka, reinforcing efforts to deepen the country’s aerospace manufacturing footprint....

February 18, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Israel Introduces Next-Gen Arrow 4 Interceptor

Israel Aerospace Industries has initiated real-world firing tests of its Arrow 4 interceptor, taking a key step toward strengthening defenses against hypersonic missiles. The jointly developed Israeli-American system integrates...

February 18, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Carrier-Launched TB3 Executes Dual-Salvo Demonstration

In a live-fire event above the Baltic Sea, the Bayraktar TB3 UCAV successfully carried out back-to-back missile launches on surface targets, achieving confirmed hits. The drone launched autonomously from...