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Hensoldt Wins Digital Optronics Deal for German Armor

German defense electronics specialist Hensoldt has secured contracts worth approximately €400 million ($472 million) from KNDS to supply advanced digital optronic systems for armored vehicles operated by the German...

February 5, 2026
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India Opens Fifth-Gen Fighter Program to Private Firms

India has shortlisted three industry-led consortia to develop its first indigenous fifth-generation fighter aircraft under the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program, marking a significant shift in defense procurement...

February 5, 2026
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Singapore Achieves World-First Automated A330 MRTT Refueling

Singapore has reached a global aviation milestone after securing full certification for the Automatic Air-to-Air Refueling (A3R) capability on its Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) fleet. The...

February 5, 2026
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Embraer Signs Support Deal for Hungary’s C-390 Fleet

Embraer has signed a comprehensive service and support agreement with the Hungarian Air Force to sustain its C-390 Millennium military transport fleet. The contract covers maintenance, logistics, and technical...

February 4, 2026
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Copenhagen Authorizes Five New Arctic Patrol Vessels for Greenland

The Danish Defence Conciliation Circle has given the green light for the construction of five new Arctic patrol vessels, aimed at improving Denmark’s maritime surveillance and presence in waters...

February 4, 2026
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KNDS France Wins 270-Vehicle CaMo Order From Belgium, Luxembourg

KNDS France has been tasked with producing 269 armored vehicles for Belgium and Luxembourg under the ongoing Capacité Motorisée (CaMo) initiative. The CaMo program, jointly managed by Paris and...

February 4, 2026
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Ukrainian Forces Field Autonomous UGV With Indirect Grenade Capability

A joint effort between Frontline Robotics and BUREVII has resulted in a new robotic unmanned ground vehicle aimed at improving Ukraine’s frontline firepower and survivability. Named ARDAL, the mobile...

Nordic Partners Pledge $290M for Ukraine Air Defense Support

Nordic partners Sweden and Denmark have announced a 2.6 billion kronor ($290 million) air defense procurement for Ukraine, as the country continues to face large-scale Russian aerial bombardment. Sweden...

February 4, 2026
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US Authorizes Nearly $3B F-15 Support Deal for Saudi Air Force

Sustainment support for the Royal Saudi Air Force’s F-15 fleet moved closer following US State Department authorization of a potential $3 billion Foreign Military Sales agreement. The proposed package...

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...