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February 4, 2026
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French Navy Procures Aliaca VTOL Unmanned System From Airbus

France has selected the Aliaca VTOL uncrewed aerial system, placing the order through Survey Copter, an Airbus Helicopters subsidiary, to enhance naval surveillance and situational awareness. Designated SMDM, the...

February 4, 2026
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Adani–Leonardo JV to Produce Defense Helicopters in India

India’s defense helicopter ambitions advanced with the signing of a strategic partnership between Adani Defence & Aerospace and Leonardo, aimed at creating a domestic manufacturing and sustainment ecosystem to...

February 4, 2026
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Land Platforms
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BAE Wins Contract for 30 More Amphibious Vehicles for US Marines

BAE Systems has secured a $195 million US Marine Corps contract to produce an additional 30 ACV-30 Amphibious Combat Vehicles, further expanding the service’s next-generation amphibious capabilities. The contract...

February 4, 2026
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

South Korea Receives First C-390 Millennium Tactical Airlifter From Embraer

Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer has rolled out the Republic of Korea Air Force’s first C-390 Millennium transport aircraft, marking the completion of final assembly and a significant step in...

February 4, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Lockheed Secures $328M US Contract for IRST21 Sensor Systems for Taiwan

The US Department of Defense has awarded Lockheed Martin a $328.5 million Foreign Military Sales contract to equip Taiwan’s Air Force with Legion-ES IRST21 infrared search-and-track sensors. The systems...

Denmark Orders Rheinmetall Ammo for Mobile Air Defense Units

Denmark has awarded Rheinmetall a multi-year framework contract worth several hundred million euros to supply ammunition for a wide range of military platforms, including infantry fighting vehicles and self-propelled...

February 3, 2026
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Red Cat Secures Black Widow Drone Order from Asia-Pacific

Red Cat Holdings has confirmed that an undisclosed military customer in the Asia-Pacific region has selected its Black Widow small unmanned aircraft system for tactical operations. The company said...

February 3, 2026
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Switzerland Buys Black Hornet Nano Drones from Teledyne FLIR

Teledyne FLIR Defense has been awarded a $17.5-million contract to deliver large quantities of its Black Hornet 4 nano unmanned aerial systems to Switzerland. The acquisition will enhance the...

February 3, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Colombia Receives Locally Built Ocean Patrol Vessel

Colombia’s state-owned shipbuilder COTECMAR has delivered a newly built Ocean Patrol Vessel to the Colombian Navy under a national shipbuilding program launched in 2016. The handover of the vessel,...

February 3, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Raytheon Next-Gen Short Range Interceptor Passes Test

Raytheon has achieved a key milestone in its bid to replace the US Army’s Stinger surface-to-air missile, with its Next Generation Short Range Interceptor (NGSRI) successfully completing a ballistic...