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February 19, 2026
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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...

February 18, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
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
G.Krish
R&D
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
G.Krish
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...

February 18, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Land Platforms

Battlefield Mobility Enhanced With 120-kW Power Package

Michigan Technological University is delivering a significant energy upgrade to the US Army with a vehicle-integrated solution that generates over 120 kW of power. Developed by APS LABS, the...

February 18, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Weapons and Munition