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February 19, 2026
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Uruguay Inducts First A-29 Super Tucanos Into Fleet

The Uruguayan Air Force (FAU) has received its first two A-29 Super Tucano aircraft from Embraer under a contract finalized in 2024. The agreement includes six aircraft in total,...

February 19, 2026
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Australia Orders C-130J Training Devices From Lockheed Martin

The United States has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to provide advanced training systems and upgrades to enhance how the Royal Australian Air Force prepares its C-130J aircrews. The...

February 19, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Ukraine’s Drones Gain Advanced AI Vision Support From France

Overcast weather may no longer hinder Ukrainian drone operations, as French company Harmattan AI is equipping Kyiv’s platforms with advanced sensors capable of penetrating fog and darkness. The system,...

QinetiQ Reveals Q40 Platform Focused on Location-Based Warfare

The United Kingdom may soon turn navigation data into a strategic combat advantage with QinetiQ’s newly introduced Q40 receiver. The system is designed to provide highly accurate position, navigation,...

February 19, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Denmark Activates MQ-9B Fleet to Expand Arctic Oversight

The Royal Danish Air Force has formed a new squadron to strengthen surveillance coverage over the Arctic and Greenland, equipping the unit with four MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aircraft. Denmark...

February 19, 2026
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R&D
Naval Platforms

Canada Unveils MK 54 Torpedo Capability in Live-Fire Demonstration

The Royal Canadian Navy has carried out a live test of the US-manufactured MK 54 lightweight torpedo, confirming its effectiveness as the newest anti-submarine warfare capability for the Halifax-class...

February 19, 2026
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Air Platforms

Canadian, Australian C-17s Set for IR Countermeasure Upgrade by Boeing

The US Department of Defense has granted Boeing a $13.1-million contract to upgrade infrared countermeasure systems on C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft operated by Canada and Australia. Infrared countermeasures...

February 19, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Cybersecurity

Indra-Leonardo Tie-Up Focuses on Overseas Cyber Defense Expansion

Spanish defense firm Indra Group and Italy’s Leonardo have formalized a memorandum of understanding to deepen collaboration in cyber defense and broaden their footprint across Europe, NATO, and global...

February 19, 2026
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R&D
Air Platforms

Tata-Airbus Partnership Opens H125 Manufacturing Hub in India

Airbus and Tata Advanced Systems Limited have opened a final assembly line for the H125 helicopter in Karnataka, marking India’s first privately operated helicopter production facility. The inauguration underscores...

February 18, 2026
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R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Latest Arrow 4 System Brings Enhanced Intercept Strategy

Israel Aerospace Industries has launched live-fire testing of the Arrow 4 interceptor, advancing preparations to deploy the system against next-generation hypersonic weapons. Jointly developed with US partners, the interceptor...