News•Feb 16, 2026
Saab, JSC UDI to Collaborate on Aviation and Airborne Surveillance
Swedish defense giant Saab and Ukraine’s Joint Stock Company Ukrainian Defense Industry (JSC UDI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the Munich Security Conference 2026 to cooperate on aviation and airborne surveillance. The agreement, while not detailing specific projects, is positioned to reinforce Ukraine’s defence capabilities and may pave the way for a large‑scale Gripen fighter acquisition. Ukraine is reportedly earmarking part of a €90 bn EU loan to purchase up to 150 JAS 39 Gripen jets, with the first delivery slated for 2026. Saab will contribute its expertise in aircraft technology and sensor systems, while UDI offers a substantial manufacturing footprint across Ukraine’s defence sector.
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News•Feb 16, 2026
Shield AI Joins USAF CCA Programme as Mission Autonomy Provider
Shield AI has been chosen to supply mission‑autonomy software for the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) programme, entering the Technology Maturity and Risk Reduction (TMRR) phase after a competitive evaluation. Its Hivemind AI pilot has been integrated into...
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News•Feb 16, 2026
Indian Air Force Instructors Teach Fast Jet Training at RAF Valley
The UK Ministry of Defence will temporarily assign three qualified flying instructors from the Indian Air Force to RAF Valley to teach fast‑jet training on the Hawk T2 and Texan T1. The move addresses a severe shortage of UK instructors while leveraging...
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News•Feb 11, 2026
KBR Secures $103m USSF Analysis Task Orders Under HQ Contract
KBR has been awarded two firm‑fixed‑price task orders totaling $103 million under the U.S. Space Force (USSF) Decision Support for Headquarters Analysis contract. The three‑year effort, based in Chantilly, Virginia, will deliver data analysis, AI‑driven analytics, workforce design and interactive dashboards...
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News•Feb 10, 2026
Boeing to Modernise USAF C-17A Globemaster III Flight Deck
Boeing has been awarded a contract exceeding $400 million to modernise the flight deck of the USAF C‑17A Globemaster III. The programme will replace legacy avionics with a modular open systems architecture (MOSA), allowing rapid integration of new capabilities. Curtiss‑Wright will supply...
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News•Feb 10, 2026
GE Aerospace, MEPC Sign RSAF F110 Maintenance Contracts
GE Aerospace has signed three agreements with Saudi‑based Middle East Propulsion Company (MEPC) to supply ENSIP kits, and provide repair and overhaul services for the Royal Saudi Air Force’s F110‑129 engine fleet. The deals, announced at the World Defense Show...
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News•Feb 9, 2026
IMOD, Elbit Systems Sign Deal for CH-53K Helicopter Upgrades
Israel's Ministry of Defense signed a contract exceeding NIS 400 million ($130 million) with Elbit Systems to outfit 12 new CH‑53K “Pereh” helicopters with indigenous command‑and‑control, avionics, electronic‑warfare and DIRCM anti‑missile suites. The upgrades aim to improve flight operations in adverse environments and...
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News•Feb 9, 2026
Leidos Partners with RegScale to Bolster Federal Cybersecurity
Leidos announced the integration of its UpHold Armor platform with RegScale’s Continuous Controls Monitoring solution to strengthen cybersecurity across the Department of Defense and other federal agencies. The joint offering will initially roll out to the U.S. Air Force, automating risk...
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News•Feb 6, 2026
Airbus, DSTA Demonstrate HTeaming with Flexrotor and H225M
Airbus and Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) completed the first flight demonstration of HTeaming, integrating the Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system with an H225M Super Puma helicopter. The trial, conducted in January at a Singapore airbase, showcased real‑time data...
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News•Feb 6, 2026
New UK Defence Procurement Plan Due for April Fool’s Release
The UK Ministry of Defence will unveil a new "segmented approach" to defence procurement on April 1, 2026, coinciding with April Fool’s Day. The model splits contracts into three tiers—major platforms within two years, upgrades within one year, and rapid commercial...
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