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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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Soldier Systems
R&D

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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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Turkey Highlights Naval Strike Strength With TB3 Drone

The Bayraktar TB3 showcased its dual-strike capability during a Baltic Sea exercise, accurately hitting maritime targets in a live-fire scenario. Operating from the Turkish Navy’s flagship TCG Anadolu, the...

February 18, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

New Arrow 4 Missile Enhances Israel’s Layered Air Defense

The Arrow 4 interceptor has entered live-fire testing under Israel Aerospace Industries, highlighting progress in countering emerging hypersonic threats. Developed in partnership with the United States, the system features...

February 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Sofia Eyes Greek Anti-Drone Shield Purchase

Bulgaria’s potential Centauros procurement reflects the accelerating demand for cost-effective counter-UAS capabilities across Europe. By leveraging the SAFE program, Sofia could modernize rapidly while supporting intra-EU industrial cooperation. Centauros’...

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...

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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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...

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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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...