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February 20, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

US Navy Hunts for Lead Shipyard to Head Medium Landing Ship Project

The US Navy has released a request for proposals seeking a Vessel Construction Manager (VCM) to supervise the building of the US Marine Corps’ Medium Landing Ship, with the...

$9M Israeli Defense SATCOM Project Goes to Gilat

Gilat Satellite Networks has received a $9-million contract from Israel Ministry of Defense to provide and integrate military satellite communications (SATCOM) systems. The agreement, awarded to the company’s defense...

February 19, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

US Navy Awards L3Harris Largest-Ever Submarine Comms Deal

L3Harris Technologies has won its largest-ever full-rate production contract for submarine communications systems, securing an agreement from General Dynamics Electric Boat to deliver 26 shipsets for the US Navy’s...

February 19, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

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
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

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
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
R&D
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...