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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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Procurement & Contracts
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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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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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...

February 18, 2026
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Naval Platforms

TB3 Drone Proves Carrier-Based Dual-Attack Capability

During a recent Baltic Sea live-fire drill, the Bayraktar TB3 UCAV proved it can execute coordinated dual-weapon strikes against surface threats, hitting targets with precision. The aircraft autonomously departed...

February 18, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Taiwan Troops to Trial Upgraded Weapons in Fire Exercise

Taiwan’s Army will conduct a live-fire exercise to assess operational performance and battlefield capabilities as it integrates newly acquired weapons, Taiwan Times reported. Preparatory tasks include ammunition inspections, system...

February 18, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Air Platforms

Air Surveillance Partnership Sealed Between Saab and Ukrainian Industry

Saab of Sweden has entered into a cooperation agreement with Joint Stock Company Ukrainian Defense Industry (JS UDI) focused on aviation and airborne surveillance capabilities. Announced at an international...