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Talks Intensify Between India and France on Proposed SCALP Missile Buy

India is nearing a major defence procurement decision with France as talks advance on acquiring additional SCALP air-launched cruise missiles, defence sources said. The move follows the missile’s successful...

February 9, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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US Army Awards Swarmbotics Contract for Robotic Swarm Systems

Swarmbotics AI has been awarded a U.S. Army contract to develop attritable, swarming small unmanned ground vehicles in support of the 1st Cavalry Division. The contract follows the company’s...

February 8, 2026
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Land Platforms
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German Arms Exports Flow Mainly to Ukraine, Norway, and Sweden

Ukraine topped the list of recipients of German defense exports for a second consecutive year, followed by Norway and Sweden, Germany’s Scandinavian NATO allies, an official report published Friday...

February 7, 2026
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Marines Unveil First NDAA-Compliant Drone Produced Using 3D Printing

The U.S. Marine Corps has successfully developed a low-cost, 3D-printed first-person-view drone that is easy to assemble, operationally deployable, and compliant with national security regulations. The drone, designated HANX,...

February 7, 2026
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Babcock, Aselsan in Talks on Electronic Warfare Training Capability for RAF

UK defense company Babcock International and Turkey’s Aselsan have signed an agreement to jointly assess options for supporting the Royal Air Force’s future electronic warfare training capability. The collaboration...

February 6, 2026
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Columbia-Class Submarine: America’s Next-Generation Nuclear Deterrent

Hidden beneath the oceans and far from public view, America’s next-generation strategic deterrent is steadily taking form. The Columbia-class submarine is being built to replace the Ohio-class fleet and...

February 6, 2026
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Elbit to Equip Israel’s CH-53K Fleet With Locally Developed Systems

Israel has awarded Elbit Systems a $130 million contract to integrate indigenous aviation systems on its future CH-53K Pereh heavy-lift helicopters. The deal, managed by the Defense Procurement Directorate,...

February 6, 2026
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Czech Republic Advances Plan to Replace Pandur II Fleet With 250+ Vehicles

The Czech Republic is advancing plans to acquire more than 250 new armored personnel carriers to replace its aging Pandur II 8×8 fleet, with Tatra Defence Vehicle’s domestically developed...

February 6, 2026
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Babcock, Aselsan Explore Electronic Warfare Training Solution for RAF

UK-based Babcock International and Turkey’s Aselsan have agreed to jointly examine solutions to support the Royal Air Force’s future electronic warfare (EW) training requirements. The collaboration will explore a...

February 6, 2026
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USCG Inducts 18th Mission-Ready HC-130J Surveillance Aircraft

The US Coast Guard has taken delivery of its 18th HC-130J aircraft at L3Harris Integrated Mission Systems in Waco, Texas. Designated CGNR 2018, the long-range surveillance platform was converted...