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February 27, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

USAF Assigns ‘AGM-190A’ Designation to Leidos Small Cruise Missile

The United States Air Force has officially designated Leidos’ Small Cruise Missile as the AGM-190A, confirming its status as an operational stand-off strike weapon. Also referred to as “Black...

February 27, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Rheinmetall Introduces Integrated Concept Connecting Soldiers, Sensors, and UAVs

Rheinmetall has introduced a portfolio of networking technologies that together create a unified framework for connecting frontline soldiers, support elements, and dispersed sensors, aimed at accelerating and synchronizing battlefield...

February 27, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

US Approves $280 Million Ku-Band Radar Deal for Jordan

The United States Department of State has approved a potential $280 million foreign military sale to Jordan for Ku-band Multi-Function Radio Frequency Systems (KuMRFS) and associated equipment. The KuMRFS...

February 27, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

FlyFocus Raises $5.3 Million to Expand European Drone Production

Poland-based defense firm FlyFocus has secured 4.5 million euros ($5.3 million) in its first institutional funding round to accelerate growth in drone and avionics production. The raise was backed...

February 27, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Babcock Starts Building Fourth Type 31 Frigate as Second Approaches Launch

Babcock International has marked two significant milestones in the Royal Navy Type 31 Inspiration-class frigate program at its Rosyth shipyard in Scotland. The company began construction of HMS Bulldog...

February 27, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Norway Introduces Container-Based Mobile C2 System

Norwegian company Cyviz is advancing tactical command capabilities with a containerized command-and-control (C2) solution aimed at accelerating decision-making in demanding battlefield conditions. Unveiled during Exercise HEIMDALL, the system integrates...

February 27, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Textron Wins US Army Contract for Loitering Munition Prototype

Textron Systems has signed a prototype agreement to supply its Damocles loitering munition for the US Army’s Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) program. As part of the...

February 26, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

German Military Orders ELCAN Specter DR Weapon Sights from Raytheon

Germany has selected RTX’s Raytheon ELCAN optical systems division to supply its Specter DR 1–4x weapon sight in a customized configuration designed to meet specific national operational requirements under...

February 26, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

‘MANDRILL’ by Quantum Systems Aims to Cover a Broad Range of Ground Missions

German technology company Quantum Systems unveiled a new multi-role unmanned ground vehicle at Enforce Tac 2026, drawing significant attention for its advanced capabilities. Called MANDRILL, the platform is designed...

February 26, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

$200M Investment to Expand Pratt & Whitney’s Georgia Manufacturing Operations

Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX, will invest $200 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Columbus, Georgia, adding advanced equipment to increase production for both military and...