Global for Wednesday, February 18, 2026

• Sentinel ICBM program hit by software delays, Minuteman extension risks: GAO
• Envoys signal no breakthrough on bridging Russia and Ukraine’s military, political differences
• Apache helicopters downed drones in air-to-air combat with 30mm proximity ammo
• Germany won’t build nukes but could flash French, UK weapons to deter foes, Merz says
• DOD eyes commercial satellites that can spy on other satellites