German parliament approves €540 million loitering munition systems procurement from Helsing and Stark Defence
Germany’s parliament on Wednesday approved an initial €540 million tranche to acquire so-called suicide drones for the armed forces, as drone warfare intensifies across Europe.
United States deploys over 300 military aircraft to Central Command area of responsibility, open sources indicate
Open-source data shows that more than 300 U.S. military aircraft are deployed to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) as tensions rise between Washington and Tehran.
$500 million contract: BAE Systems to produce more M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzers for U.S. Army
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract valued at more than $500 million to produce additional M109A7 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzers and M992A3 Ammunition Carriers for the U.S. Army.
United States: Department of the Air Force details B-21 Raider production acceleration deal with Northrop Grumman
The Department of the Air Force and Northrop Grumman have reached an agreement to expand production capacity for the B-21 Raider bomber.
Northrop Grumman accelerates B-21 Raider strategic bomber production as testing advances and investment tops $5 billion
Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Air Force are accelerating production capacity of the B-21 Raider to deliver combat capability faster.
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SNC forms team with Northrop Grumman and General Atomics to deliver Freedom Trainer for U.S. Navy UJTS program
SNC announced it has signed an Executive Charter with Northrop Grumman and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. to define production and manufacturing teaming relationships for its Freedom Trainer aircraft.
German parliament approves €540 million loitering munition systems procurement from Helsing and Stark Defence
Germany’s parliament on Wednesday approved an initial €540 million tranche to acquire so-called suicide drones for the armed forces, as drone warfare intensifies across Europe.
Elbit Systems to provide Helmet Display and Tracking System for Israeli Air Force UH-60 helicopter fleet
Elbit Systems has announced it will supply its Helmet Display and Tracking System (HDTS) for the Israeli Air Force’s UH-60 Black Hawk, known locally as “Yanshuf”, helicopter fleet.
Ursa Major unveils HAVOC medium-range hypersonic missile system designed for affordable, scalable production
Ursa Major has introduced the HAVOC Missile System, a medium-range hypersonic capability designed to deliver high-speed performance at scale to meet urgent warfighter requirements.
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German Armed Forces select Raytheon ELCAN Specter DR weapon sights for soldier modernisation programme
RTX announced that its Raytheon ELCAN optical systems business has been awarded a production contract to supply a customised version of its Specter DR 1-4x weapon sight to the German Armed Forces.
$500 million contract: BAE Systems to produce more M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzers for U.S. Army
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract valued at more than $500 million to produce additional M109A7 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzers and M992A3 Ammunition Carriers for the U.S. Army.
Diehl Defence presents UGV Ziesel with PLATON autonomy kit for future battlefield at Enforce Tac in Nürnberg
Diehl Defence is presenting its Unmanned Ground Vehicle Ziesel equipped with the PLATON autonomy kit at Enforce Tac in Nürnberg.
Mehler Protection unveils SCILT close-range active counter-UAS system for land vehicles at Enforce Tac 2026
Mehler Protection has introduced SCILT, a new close-range protection system designed to counter drones attacking land vehicles from short range and low angles.
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Kongsberg expands Johnstown facility with $10 million investment to support ACV-30 production
Kongsberg held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, Feb. 20, to mark a $10 million expansion of its manufacturing facility in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and to celebrate 20 years in the community.
IAI and TKMS deliver BlueWhale large autonomous underwater vehicle to strengthen German Navy capabilities
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and TKMS have delivered the BlueWhale large autonomous underwater vehicle to the German Navy as part of the “Kurs Marine 2035+” programme.
Vice Admiral Richard Seif assumes command of U.S. Submarine Forces at Naval Station Norfolk ceremony
Vice Admiral Richard Seif relieved Vice Admiral Robert Gaucher as Commander, Submarine Forces and Submarine Force Atlantic during a change of command ceremony held February 20, 2026, at Naval Station Norfolk.
General Dynamics Land Systems demonstrates ARV-30mm prototype to U.S. Marine Corps after expanded testing phase
General Dynamics Land Systems announced it has successfully completed additional testing of the 30mm variant of its Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle with the U.S. Marine Corps.
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Netherlands Space Command selects GMV’s Ecosstm to enhance national Space Domain Awareness capability
GMV has been selected by the Netherlands Space Operations Centre to strengthen its Space Domain Awareness capabilities.
China expands defence cooperation with Iran through satellite intelligence and naval deployment in Gulf
China is expanding its defence cooperation with Iran by providing intelligence data transmitted by satellites tracking United States military movements and by deploying its most advanced spy ship to the waters of the Persian Gulf.
Boeing opens new production line in California to support U.S. Space Force missile warning satellites
Boeing announced on 20 February that it has opened a new production line dedicated to building electro-optical infrared sensors for the U.S. Space Force and other customers.
Kratos awarded multi-million contract from Airbus to deliver ground system for OmanSat-1 software-defined satellite
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has been awarded a multi-million-dollar contract by Airbus Defence and Space to provide a ground segment supporting the OmanSat-1 software-defined satellite.