Admin - globaldefencemagazine.com

February 6, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

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
Admin
Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

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
Admin
Air Platforms
R&D

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
Admin
Naval Platforms
R&D

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 5, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

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 5, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms
New Product Launches

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
Admin
Air Platforms
R&D

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...

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
Admin
Soldier Systems
New Product Launches

Slovakia Unveils New Combat Uniform and Small Arms

Slovakia’s Ministry of Defence has unveiled a new combat uniform alongside a comprehensive package of modern small arms as part of a broader military modernization initiative. The updated Personal...

February 5, 2026
Admin
Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

L3Harris Delivers Record Fuzes for US, Allies in 2025

L3Harris Technologies has recorded a landmark year in 2025 after delivering close to 500,000 fuzes, setting a new production record as weapons manufacturing accelerated across the United States and...