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February 4, 2026
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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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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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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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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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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...

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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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...

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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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 3, 2026
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US Navy Vessels Gain New Tech for Real-Time Threat Awareness

US naval vessels are set to receive a significant upgrade in situational awareness as the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) selects RTX’s Raytheon to develop a next-generation sensing...