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UK Advances Next-Gen Hypersonic Program With New Funding

A £12 million contract from the UK Ministry of Defence has been awarded to Amentum UK to spearhead the development of a hypersonic missile demonstrator. The program will conclude...

February 18, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Rheinmetall Secures Contract for Swedish Naval Gun Upgrade

Rheinmetall has won a breakthrough contract to equip the Swedish Navy’s Combat Boat 90 fast attack craft with Seasnake 30 light naval guns. The €63 million agreement covers eight...

February 18, 2026
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HADES Spy Plane to Receive TTTECH Networking Technology

TTTECH North America has been selected by the US Army to supply an advanced onboard networking architecture for the HADES aircraft program. The solution features a 10 Gigabit Time-Sensitive...

February 18, 2026
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Land Platforms
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New Armor-Piercing Rounds to Extend Leclerc Tank Combat Relevance

The French Ministry of Armed Forces has contracted KNDS Ammo France to produce several thousand Shard next-generation kinetic rounds for the Leclerc modernization program. Under the €100 million-plus framework...

February 18, 2026
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Elbit Bags $277 Million Defense Deal for Turret and Munition Systems

A new $277 million agreement will see Elbit Systems deliver UT30 MK2 remote turrets and associated munitions to an undisclosed international buyer over the next three years. The turret...

February 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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REGENT Launches Hybrid Boat-Aircraft Seaglider

US-based REGENT introduced the Squire Seaglider, an unmanned platform that operates just above the water’s surface, combining surface vessel and aircraft characteristics. Designed for maritime missions, the system increases...

February 17, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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Safran, BEL to Build HAMMER Weapons in India

Safran and Bharat Electronics Limited will establish a 50:50 joint venture to produce the HAMMER (AASM) precision-guided munition in India. The initiative supports India’s self-reliance goals and will supply...

February 17, 2026
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Saudi Arabia Orders Armed C-27J MPA

Leonardo has secured an order from Saudi Arabia for four C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft, marking the first procurement of the MPA variant with integrated maritime weapon capability. Deliveries to...

February 17, 2026
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South Korea Unveils Next-Gen Tank APS

Hanwha Systems unveiled a new Active Protection System (APS) at the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh. Designed to defend armored vehicles, the APS can intercept threats such as...

February 17, 2026
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France Awards Babcock Pilot Training Deal

Babcock International has secured a new agreement to provide pilot training services for the French Air and Space Force and the French Navy. The contract covers classroom instruction, live-flight...