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February 18, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

France Upgrades Leclerc Firepower With New AP Munitions

KNDS Ammo France has been awarded a long-term contract exceeding 100 million euros to equip France’s upgraded Leclerc tanks with Shard kinetic-energy ammunition. The seven-year agreement envisions delivery of...

February 18, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

$277M Awarded to Elbit for Autonomous Turrets and Ammo Supply

Elbit Systems has won a three-year, $277 million contract from an unnamed overseas customer for UT30 MK2 remotely operated turret systems and munitions. The system continues to attract international...

February 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

US Firm Debuts High-Speed Hybrid Seaglider

The Seaglider concept reflects innovation in autonomous maritime mobility, blending ground-effect flight with unmanned systems technology. Operating in the “surface-air interface,” it offers extended endurance and lower detectability, potentially...

February 17, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

India to Produce HAMMER Munitions Locally

The HAMMER co-production agreement underscores the maturing India–France strategic partnership. By localizing production, New Delhi reduces dependency on imports while strengthening domestic aerospace manufacturing. For Paris, the joint venture...

February 17, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Leonardo to Deliver C-27J Maritime Patrol

The procurement strengthens Riyadh’s maritime domain awareness and anti-submarine warfare capacity amid growing regional naval competition. By selecting a modular platform capable of switching between patrol and transport roles,...

February 17, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Seoul Advances Active Protection for Tanks

Hanwha’s APS reflects the global shift toward layered survivability solutions for armored platforms operating in drone- and missile-saturated environments. By integrating detection, tracking, and hard-kill interception, the system aims...

February 17, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Babcock Secures French Air Training Contract

The award reinforces Babcock’s embedded role in France’s sovereign pilot-generation ecosystem. By covering both foundational and advanced stages of the pipeline, the contract ensures continuity in aircrew production amid...

February 17, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

Inside CJADC2: US All-Domain Command Vision

CJADC2 represents a paradigm shift toward decision dominance in multi-domain warfare. Its value lies not in individual platforms but in synchronized connectivity across coalitions. By reducing reaction time and...

Berlin Explores Piorun MANPADS Procurement

Berlin’s interest in the Piorun highlights the growing importance of short-range air defense in countering drones and cruise missiles. Poland’s expanding defense exports demonstrate the rising profile of Central...

February 17, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Kuwait Opens Domestic Light Arms Plant

The factory represents Kuwait’s effort to reduce reliance on foreign ammunition supply chains while strengthening industrial resilience. Cooperation with NORINCO reflects a pragmatic diversification of defense partnerships. By aligning...