Admin - globaldefencemagazine.com

February 19, 2026
Admin
Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Virginia and Columbia Sub Fleets to Receive New Comms Systems From L3Harris

In its biggest full-rate production award yet for undersea systems, L3Harris Technologies will provide submarine communications suites for 26 Virginia- and Columbia-class vessels under a contract from General Dynamics...

Israel Awards $9M SATCOM Contract to Gilat

In a $9-million agreement with Israel Ministry of Defense, Gilat Satellite Networks will deliver and integrate advanced satellite communications systems for military operations. The order, placed with Gilat’s defense...

February 18, 2026
Admin
Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

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 18, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

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
Admin
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...

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
Admin
Weapons and Munition
R&D

US Army Receives 3 Millionth Mortar Fuze From L3Harris

Demonstrating sustained manufacturing momentum, L3Harris Technologies has handed over its three-millionth M734A1 mortar fuze to the US Army. The NATO-standard fuze supports 60mm, 81mm, and 120mm mortar shells, offering...

February 18, 2026
Admin
Land Platforms
R&D

120-kW System to Strengthen Tactical Vehicle Capabilities

The US Army is receiving a boost in deployable energy through a vehicle-based power generation kit developed by Michigan Technological University. Engineered by APS LABS, the system operates at...

February 18, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

MoU Signed to Boost Aviation and ISR Projects Between Saab and Ukraine

Saab and Joint Stock Company Ukrainian Defense Industry (JS UDI) have formalized plans to cooperate on aviation and airborne surveillance projects. The understanding, announced during a security forum in...

February 18, 2026
Admin
Soldier Systems
R&D

Taiwan Conducts Weapons Testing During Combat Exercise

Taiwan’s Army has announced an upcoming live-fire training exercise to evaluate troop performance and integrate new weapons into operational service. Preparations involve ammunition audits, maintenance procedures, and community coordination....