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February 20, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

V2X Wins Spot on $25B Pentagon Contract

V2X has secured eligibility under the Pentagon’s $25 billion Advanced Technology Support Program 5 (ATSP5). The contract vehicle supports modernization initiatives, including AI integration, microelectronics assurance, and system prototyping.

February 20, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Navy Pursues New Anti-Radar Missile

The United States Navy is conducting market research for a new long-range anti-radiation missile to integrate with F/A-18E/F, EA-18G, and F-35 aircraft. The weapon must meet Technology Readiness Level...

February 20, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Italy Weighs $7B Military Expansion Plan

Italy is considering expanding its armed forces to 275,000 personnel by 2044, up from roughly 170,000 today. The proposal, presented to Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, would phase in increases...

February 20, 2026
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Land Platforms

Lithuania Becomes Top JLTV User Outside US

Lithuania has finalized delivery of 500 Joint Light Tactical Vehicle units under a 2019 Foreign Military Sale agreement with the United States. The vehicles were produced by Oshkosh Defense....

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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Air Platforms

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...