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February 11, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Hanwha, Estonian Firm Partner on Counter-UAS

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace has entered into a strategic partnership with Estonia’s Frankenburg Technologies to co-develop advanced counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) for next-generation land platforms. Signed during the World...

February 11, 2026
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Sweden Plans CV90 Life-Extension Program

Sweden has signed a pre-design contract worth 335 million kronor ($37.8 million) with HB Utveckling AB—a BAE Systems Hagglunds and Bofors joint venture—to initiate a life-extension program for all...

February 11, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Naval Group, Thales Expand AI Naval Combat Work

Artificial intelligence is becoming central to France’s defense industrial policy, particularly in naval combat system development. Naval Group has acquired a 20-percent stake in cortAIx France, Thales’ AI-focused defense...

February 11, 2026
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

LightPath Bags $9.6M Infrared Camera Deal

LightPath Technologies has secured a $9.6 million contract to deliver cooled infrared camera systems to an existing defense customer. The cameras feature integrated cooling mechanisms that lower thermal signatures...

February 11, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Taiwan Cancels C-130H Upgrade, Eyes C-130J Buy

Taiwan’s Air Force has decided to purchase 10 new C-130J Super Hercules aircraft from the United States, scrapping earlier plans to upgrade its aging C-130H fleet. Officials determined that...

February 11, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Boeing Wins USAF C-17A Flight Deck Upgrade

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a contract to modernize the C-17A Globemaster III flight deck, ensuring the long-serving strategic airlifter remains operationally relevant for decades. The program...

February 10, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Eurofighter Typhoon Gets Aero Upgrade Kit

Eurofighter and NETMA have initiated development of an Aerodynamic Modification Kit (AMK) to enhance Typhoon performance and accelerate integration of advanced weapons. The kit incorporates leading-edge extensions, enlarged flaperons,...

February 10, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Curtiss-Wright to Equip USAF C-17 Fleet

Boeing has partnered with Curtiss-Wright to modernize the US Air Force’s C-17 Globemaster III fleet with modular open systems approach (MOSA)-based mission computers. The upgrade enhances processing power, digital...

February 10, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Bangladesh Acquires Former Royal Navy Vessel

The United Kingdom has transferred the former Royal Navy survey vessel HMS Enterprise to the Bangladesh Navy, enhancing Dhaka’s maritime survey and protection capabilities. Commissioned in 2002 and decommissioned...

February 10, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Saab Plans APKWS Rockets for Gripen vs Drones

Saab is studying the integration of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) onto its JAS 39 Gripen C and Gripen E fighters as an affordable counter-drone capability. Lessons...