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February 17, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

CJADC2: Linking Forces Across Modern Battlespace

CJADC2 is the US Department of Defense’s framework for linking sensors, commanders, and weapons across air, land, sea, space, and cyberspace domains. Expanding upon JADC2, it extends connectivity to...

Germany Shows Interest in Poland’s Piorun

Germany has expressed preliminary interest in acquiring the Piorun man-portable air defense system developed by Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa. The Piorun, introduced in 2019, is designed to engage low-flying aircraft,...

February 17, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Kuwait Launches First Local Ammo Factory

Kuwait has inaugurated the Nayef Light Ammunition Factory, marking its first domestic ammunition production facility. The ceremony was led by Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah. Built to...

February 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Boeing to Rebuild US Bunker Buster Stockpile

Boeing has secured a contract exceeding $100 million to produce additional GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators (MOP) for the U.S. Air Force. The acquisition follows the operational use of the...

February 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Bulgaria Considers 100+ Greek Centauros Systems

Bulgaria is reportedly considering the acquisition of more than 100 “Centauros” counter-drone systems from Greece under the European Union’s SAFE (Security Action for Europe) defense funding framework. The Centauros...

February 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

German-Ukrainian JV to Scale AI Drone Output

US-German autonomy software firm Auterion and Ukraine’s Airlogix have formed Auterion Airlogix Joint Venture GmbH to produce AI-guided unmanned aerial systems. Announced at the Munich Security Conference with senior...

Estonia Orders 12 More Caesar Howitzers

Estonia has contracted France and KNDS for 12 additional Caesar self-propelled 155mm howitzers, supplementing a prior order of 12 units. Deliveries are scheduled within the year, equipping the new...

February 16, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Akeron Missile: Europe’s Tactical Strike Guide

Developed by MBDA from the MMP and MHT programs, the Akeron missile family represents a fifth-generation, network-enabled precision strike system. Consolidated under the Akeron brand in 2022, it includes...

February 16, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

NATO Signs $237M Rheinmetall Ammo Deal

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency has initiated procurement of 120mm tank ammunition from Rheinmetall under a 2025 framework agreement valued at approximately €200 million. The rounds will replenish...

February 16, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

US Army Tests Apache With Anti-Drone Round

The US Army has conducted live-fire testing of an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter equipped with the new 30×113mm XM1225 Aviation Proximity Explosive round, developed to counter unmanned aircraft systems...