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February 18, 2026
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Live-Fire Drill to Showcase Taiwan’s Latest Military Hardware

The Taiwanese Army plans to stage a live-fire drill to measure combat effectiveness as it inducts advanced weapons, Taiwan Times has reported. Units are supporting the exercise through ammunition...

February 18, 2026
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Saab Expands Airborne Surveillance Ties With Ukrainian Company

In a move to strengthen defense ties, Saab and Joint Stock Company Ukrainian Defense Industry (JS UDI) have signed an MoU covering aviation and airborne surveillance cooperation. The agreement,...

February 18, 2026
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Army Vehicles Set for 120-kW Power Enhancement

Michigan Technological University is equipping the US Army with a vehicle-mounted energy system capable of delivering more than 120 kilowatts of battlefield power. The 600V direct current kit, designed...

February 18, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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L3Harris Marks 3 Million Milestone in Mortar Fuze Production

L3Harris Technologies has achieved a major production landmark by delivering its three-millionth M734A1 mortar fuze to the US Army. Engineered to NATO standards, the M734A1 acts as a proximity...

Autonomous Guard Enters Indian Defense Sector With New Deal

In a move that expands Israeli-Indian defense cooperation, Autonomous Guard has reached an understanding with an Indian security customer to supply its Bee 3 dual-channel surveillance system. The technology,...

$16M British Contract Boosts Hypersonic Missile Research

The UK Ministry of Defence has selected Amentum UK for a £12 million hypersonics development contract aimed at delivering a sovereign, long-range missile capable of traveling beyond Mach 5....

February 18, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

CB90 Combat Boats to Be Fitted With Rheinmetall Seasnake Systems

The Swedish Navy has contracted Rheinmetall to supply Seasnake 30 light naval gun systems for its Combat Boat 90 platforms. The initial €63 million order comprises eight close-in weapon...

February 18, 2026
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Air Platforms
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TTTECH Supplies Connectivity Solutions for HADES ISR Platform

The US Army has awarded TTTECH North America a role in its HADES program to provide a high-performance networking backbone for the new intelligence aircraft. The company’s 10 Gigabit...

February 18, 2026
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Land Platforms
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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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$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...