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February 20, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

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...

February 20, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Lithuania Now Largest Non-US JLTV User With Fleet Reaching 500 Vehicles

Lithuania has completed the delivery of 500 US-produced Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) under a 2019 foreign military sales agreement with Washington. The government confirmed the milestone after taking...

February 20, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

V2X Lands Role in $25B Pentagon Tech and Engineering Framework

V2X has secured a position on a $25-billion Pentagon engineering and technology contract designed to modernize aging systems, tackle microelectronics obsolescence, and speed up the integration of artificial intelligence....

February 20, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Next-Generation Torpedo Countermeasure Strengthens US Navy Underwater Security

The US Navy is poised to strengthen its undersea defense posture after Ultra Maritime secured a contract to develop a next-generation Acoustic Device Countermeasure (ADC). Designed for rapid deployment,...

February 20, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Indra Partners With ELT Group to Advance Cross-Domain Defense Technologies

Indra Group and ELT Group have entered into a strategic framework agreement aimed at deepening cooperation in multi-domain defense technologies, underscoring a wider effort to strengthen European technological sovereignty....

February 19, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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
Procurement & Contracts

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,...

February 19, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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

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

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...