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Gilat Secures $9M Israeli Military Satellite Communications Deal

Gilat Satellite Networks has secured a $9-million contract from Israel Ministry of Defense to supply military-grade satellite communications systems. The deal encompasses advanced defense modems and related services integrated...

February 19, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

L3Harris Wins Major Submarine Communications Contract for US Navy

L3Harris Technologies has obtained its largest production contract for submarine communications systems, delivering 26 shipsets for Virginia- and Columbia-class submarines under an agreement with General Dynamics Electric Boat. The...

February 19, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Embraer Delivers Initial A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft to Uruguay

Two A-29 Super Tucano aircraft have been handed over to the Uruguayan Air Force by Embraer, initiating deliveries under a 2024 agreement for six platforms. The comprehensive package also...

February 19, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Lockheed Martin to Supply C-130J Simulators to RAAF

Lockheed Martin will deliver upgraded training devices to support the Royal Australian Air Force’s expanding C-130J fleet under a US foreign military sale agreement. The program includes two weapon...

February 19, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

France Equips Ukrainian Drones With AI Vision Capable of Cutting Through Fog

French defense innovator Harmattan AI is enhancing Ukrainian drone capabilities with a radar system that overcomes cloud cover, fog, and nighttime conditions. Called “Sahara,” the synthetic-aperture radar is built...

QinetiQ Introduces Q40, Transforming Geolocation Into Combat Advantage

QinetiQ’s new Q40 receiver may allow the UK to weaponize location intelligence in future conflicts. The system supplies dependable position, navigation, and timing (PNT) data to forces across land...

February 19, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Denmark Establishes MQ-9B SeaGuardian Unit for Arctic Surveillance

A new 729 Squadron has been established by the Royal Danish Air Force to enhance Arctic and Greenland surveillance operations, equipped with four MQ-9B SeaGuardian remotely piloted aircraft. The...

February 19, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Canada Conducts First Live Trial of US-Built MK 54 Torpedo

The Royal Canadian Navy has conducted a live demonstration of the MK 54 lightweight torpedo, confirming its readiness as a new anti-submarine weapon for the Halifax-class frigates. Launched from...

February 19, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Boeing to Modernize IR Defense Systems on Canadian and Australian C-17s

Boeing has received a $13.1-million contract from the US Department of Defense to upgrade infrared countermeasure systems on C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft used by Canada and Australia. Designed...

February 19, 2026
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Cybersecurity
Mergers & JV

Indra and Leonardo Join Forces to Expand Global Cyber Defense Footprint

Indra Group of Spain and Italy’s Leonardo have sealed a memorandum of understanding to enhance joint efforts in cyber defense and expand operations across Europe, NATO markets, and beyond....