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February 19, 2026
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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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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 18, 2026
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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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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 17, 2026
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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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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 16, 2026
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Apache Fires New Proximity C-UAS Munition

The introduction of the XM1225 30×113mm proximity-fused round marks a significant doctrinal evolution in U.S. Army rotary-wing warfare. Integrated onto the AH-64 Apache’s M230 Chain Gun without requiring platform...

February 16, 2026
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HENSOLDT Eyes AI Upgrade for CA-1 Europa

The partnership signals Europe’s push toward sovereign, AI-enabled combat air capabilities. By embedding advanced sensor fusion and electronic warfare tools within an autonomous framework, the CA-1 Europa reflects a...

February 16, 2026
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Hivemind Software Chosen for USAF CCA Drone

The integration of Hivemind into the CCA program reflects the Air Force’s vision of pairing crewed fighters with autonomous “loyal wingmen.” By enabling real-time decision-making and adaptive mission execution,...

February 13, 2026
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Pentagon Funds Next-Gen Hypersonic Programs

The S²MARTS OTA exemplifies the Pentagon’s strategy to expedite research and acquisition for emerging technologies through flexible contracting mechanisms. By bypassing some constraints of traditional procurement processes, OTAs allow...