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Top story US approves $2.1B Patriot missile sale to Ukraine, deliveries not expected until 2030s
Defensenews

The approved missiles have yet to be manufactured and would not reach Ukraine until several years into the next decade, underscoring the lag between approvals and deliveries.

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SimplywallLockheed Martin (LMT) Lands $2.1 Billion Ukraine Missile Order With Production RampMilitarytimesUS approves $2.1 billion Patriot missile sale to UkraineKyivpostUS-Approved 500 Patriot Missiles for Ukraine Face Post-2030 WaitTbsnewsTrump says Russia and Ukraine reached 'energy ceasefire'AerotimeUS approves potential $2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine
Lockheed Martin to invest $420M in Camden, Arkansas missile plant, adding 650 jobs
Constructionreviewonline

The expansion is aimed at boosting missile production capacity as US stockpiles come under strain from ongoing conflicts.

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SeekingalphaLockheed Martin to invest $420M in Arkansas missile production expansion (LMT:NYSE)ArkansasonlineLockheed Martin’s $420 million Camden expansion to create 650 jobsBusinessfacilitiesLockheed Martin To Invest $420M In Arkansas ExpansionSupplychainbrainLockheed Martin to Spend $420M on Growing Production in ArkansasManilatimesLockheed Martin Expands in Camden, Arkansas with $420M InvestmentYahooLockheed Martin to create hundreds of new jobs with $420M investmentCorsicanadailysunLockheed Martin Expands in Camden, Arkansas with $420M InvestmentKatvNew Jamaican spot 10FiyahSide Island Grill brings jerk and good vibes to Little RockMarketbeatLMT News Today | Why did Lockheed Martin stock go down today? $LMT
Air Force seeks industry bids to mass produce Extended Range Attack Munition for Ukraine
Defensenews

The solicitation signals continued US investment in low-cost, attritable strike weapons for Ukraine as inventories tighten.

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AirandspaceforcesPentagon Announces Multiyear Deals for Affordable Cruise MissilesExecutivegovHow the Air Force’s Family of Affordable Mass Missiles Is Transforming Defense AcquisitionLavxHow quickly can the DOD rebuild and recast the munitions industrial base?DefensescoopPentagon signs deals with industry to rapidly field 10,000 low-cost missilesQuwaPentagon Signs Multiyear FAMM Framework Deals with Anduril, CoAspire and Zone 5Twz10,000 Low-Cost Cruise Missiles In Three Years Procurement Plan Laid Out By Pentagon (Updated)Defence-industryMBDA to showcase deep strike, air defence and smart mass weapons portfolio at Eurosatory 2026BreakingdefenseOne big FAMMily: Air Force eyes huge boost for low-cost cruise missileSeattletimesThe Pentagon wants weapons. Boeing, competitors may not deliverDefense-updateWeekly Defense Update – February 22-28, 2026TheaviationistUS Developing Cheap, Mass-Producible ERAMs for Ukraine: Here’s WhyAtlanticcouncilNATO needs a ‘hellscape’ defense at ‘Replicator’ speedPolitico'Planes have already taken off': U.S. sends Israel air defense, munitions after Hamas attackTechtimesPentagon Bets $12.6B on 28,000 Low-Cost Cruise Missiles to Overwhelm Enemy Defenses
Lockheed Martin closes acquisition of Ultra Maritime
Defenseandmunitions

The deal expands Lockheed's undersea warfare portfolio amid rising demand for anti-submarine systems.

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21alivenewsLockheed Martin completes $3.4B acquisition of maritime defense company with Indiana presenceNaval-technologyLockheed Martin completes acquisition of Ultra Maritime businessSaltwireLockheed Martin completes $3.45-billion acquisition of Dartmouth-based Ultra MaritimeBiggoLockheed Martin completes US$3.45 billion purchase of Ultra MaritimeDefence-industryLockheed Martin completes acquisition of Ultra MaritimeDealroomLockheed Martin completes acquisition of Ultra Maritime, adding sonar and torpedo defenceThedefensewatchLockheed Martin Completes $3.45 Billion Ultra Maritime AcquisitionDefensedailyLockheed Martin Completes $3.5 Billion Deal For Ultra MaritimeStreetinsiderLockheed Martin completes acquisition of Ultra MaritimeThemachinemakerLockheed Martin Completes Acquisition of Ultra Maritime to Strengthen Undersea Warfare CapabilitiesVanguarddefenceLockheed Martin closes Ultra Maritime deal, adding Dartmouth sonar hubYahooLockheed Closes In on $3.5 Billion Ultra Maritime DealJanesLockheed Martin announces acquisition of Ultra MaritimeBreakingdefenseLockheed Martin to purchase Ultra Maritime in $3.5B deal
SNC withdraws from Navy's trainer jet competition; UJTS award now expected mid-to-late 2027
Breakingdefense

The exit narrows the field for the Navy's replacement of the T-45, leaving Leonardo and Textron among the remaining contenders.

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DefenseTime Is Not an Independent Variable: Why the Navy Must Hold the UJTS Award DateMigflugBoeing Won't Bid for Navy's UJTS TrainerDefence-industryBoeing will not bid T-7A for U.S. Navy jet trainer program after finding aircraft does not meet UJTS requirementsKeyReplacing the T-45 Goshawk
Alphabet in talks to join Pentagon's Golden Dome missile defense project
Tradingkey

The discussions point to Big Tech's expanding role in large-scale defense architecture, though the scope of any Alphabet contribution remains unclear.

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TikrAlphabet Eyes a Role in Trump’s Golden Dome After Its Worst Month EverMarketbeatAlphabet's Golden Dome Talks Could Open a New Market, But How Much Is at Stake?TrefisSpace Stocks: Can Democrats Stall Golden Dome?BloombergAlphabet Is in Talks to Join Trump’s Golden Dome Defense ProgramBiggoGoogle Reportedly Vying for Role in Pentagon's "Golden Dome" Data Chain as $185 Billion Defense Program Comes Into FocusBarronsTech’s Next Big Bet Is Defense. What That Means for Lockheed Stock and Its Peers.BriefsGoogle in talks on Golden Dome data security
Elbit Systems wins $170M IDF contract for artillery training over 15 years
Gurufocus

The long-term award reinforces Elbit's position as a core supplier of training and land systems to the Israeli military.

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Ad-hoc-newsElbit Systems stock wins $170 million IDF contract over 15 yearsKalkineWhat a $170 Million IDF Artillery Training Contract Means for Elbit Systems' Defense Portfolio at Elbit Systems Ltd.(NASDAQ:ESLT)StreetinsiderElbit Systems wins $170M IDF artillery training center contractGlobesElbit Systems awarded $170m IDF artillery dealPluangElbit Systems wins $170M contract to build adva...SeekingalphaElbit Systems rebrands U.S. business as Twenty-Six Defense (ESLT:NASDAQ)SecuritiesElbit Systems Lands $170M IDF Artillery Training Center ContractMSNElbit Systems nets $170m IDF contract for artillery training
Aselsan signs $1.1B overseas air-defense export contract
Tipranks

The award marks one of the largest export deals for the Turkish defense electronics giant and expands its international air-defense footprint.

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DailysabahTurkish defense giant Aselsan inks $1.1B overseas contract | Daily SabahAaTurkish defense giant Aselsan signs $1.1B air defense export dealTurkiyetodayAselsan lands $1.1B air defense export deal with unnamed customerTrtworldAselsan clinches $1.1B deal to export air defence systemsAaTurkish defense giant Aselsan signs $1.1B air defense export deal
France launches naval drone 'pact' with industry to speed fleet adoption
Defensenews

Paris is pairing naval rearmament rhetoric with procurement reform meant to help domestic drone makers deliver faster.

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BreakingdefenseFrance investing in naval power as military ambition is ‘to be feared’: Armed forces ministerSrnnewsEuropean naval defence industry meets as threats drive fleet upgradesUaFrance launches industry pact to develop naval drones - Defense NewsArmyrecognitionNaval Group launches second French FDI frigate Amiral Louzeau while securing major Swedish frigate dealMSNFrench defense minister kicks off 'pact' with industry in rush to field naval drones
Hanwha Defense USA wins first US Navy shipbuilding contract for Medium Landing Ship
Oceannews

The award marks a milestone for Hanwha's US shipbuilding ambitions and for the Marine Corps' distributed maritime operations.

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PennbizreportPhilly Shipyard company wins U.S. Navy landing ship contractUsniHanwha Philly Shipyard to Build Navy Landing Ship MediumsUpiSouth Korea's Hanwha wins first U.S. Navy shipbuilding contractKoreajoongangdailyHanwha Philly Shipyard wins first U.S. naval vessel construction dealBairdmaritimeYard selected to build US Navy’s first new medium landing ship under $269m contractGcaptainHanwha Philly Shipyard Wins $269 Million U.S. Navy Landing Ship ContractKoreaheraldHanwha wins first US Navy shipbuilding contract in $269 million dealAjupressHanwha wins first U.S. Navy shipbuilding contractKedglobalHanwha Defense USA wins 1st US Navy warship contract worth $269 millionPennliveWhy the Navy's new $269M landing ship contract is a big deal for PhiladelphiaYnaHanwha Defense USA wins US$269 mln U.S. Navy shipbuilding contractMarineinsightSouth Korean Group Wins Its First US Navy Medium Landing Ship Contract After Buying A Philadelphia Shipyard In 2024
Saab launches family of AI agents for future fighter programs
Breakingdefense

The Swedish firm is building an AI Fighter Jet Pilot Academy to train and evaluate autonomous agents for future aircraft.

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SaabSaab unveils its AI agents for future fighter systemsDefensehereSaab introduces AI agents for future fighter systems, flies them on Gripen EMigflugSaab AI Agents: In-House AI Flies Gripen E in BVR Combat TrialsMSNSaab unveils AI fighter agents, upgrades naval combat systems
BAE Systems unveils Sea Tridon naval gun series aimed at unmanned threats
Breakingdefense

The new variants are pitched at countering drone and unmanned surface threats with upgraded technology.

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Naval-technologyBAE Systems unveils modular Sea Tridon naval gunForcesnewsOne gun, four roles: BAE unveils family of naval guns built around the Bofors 40mmAdsadvanceBAE Systems launches modular naval gun familyNewswiretodayBAE Systems Unveils New Modular Naval Gun System At Euronaval 2026
Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin, SpaceX, Anduril among firms named by LAist report on defense-tech political bets
Laist

Anduril executives are hedging across both parties ahead of Election Day as defense tech's Washington influence grows.

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NypostBlue Origin IPO could come in next few years, Jeff Bezos says in wake of rocket disasterMSNJeff Bezos hints at Blue Origin IPO after $10 billion funding round - Amazon founder says it ‘makes sense’ for SpaceX rival to go public (updated)KansascityBezos says Blue Origin likely to pursue IPO in coming yearsYahooJeff Bezos Hints at Blue Origin IPO After $10 Billion Funding Round - Amazon Founder Says It ‘Makes Sense’ for SpaceX Rival to Go 'Public' (UPDATED)
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