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February 20, 2026
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Naval Platforms

US Navy Seeks Builder for Medium Landing Ship

The United States Navy has issued a request for proposals for a Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) to oversee production of the US Marine Corps’ Medium Landing Ship (LSM), with...

February 19, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

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 19, 2026
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Naval Platforms

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...

February 19, 2026
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Air Platforms

Uruguay Takes Delivery of First Pair of A-29 Super Tucanos

The Uruguayan Air Force has taken delivery of two A-29 Super Tucanos from Embraer, marking the first arrivals under a six-aircraft order signed last year. Beyond the aircraft themselves,...

February 19, 2026
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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

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...

February 19, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

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

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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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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Air Platforms

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...