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February 10, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Excalibur, Aselsan Form European Defense JV

Czech firm Excalibur International and Turkey’s Aselsan formed a European joint venture to expand cooperation in air defense and electronic warfare. One focus is integrating the Korkut 35mm anti-aircraft...

February 10, 2026
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Land Platforms

Norway, UK Deepen CAVS Program Cooperation

Norway and the UK signed an R&D agreement under the multinational CAVS initiative, paving the way for potential procurement of Patria 6×6 armored vehicles. The program, launched in 2020,...

February 10, 2026
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Land Platforms

US Approves $185M Spare Parts Sale to Ukraine

The US State Department cleared a potential $185 million sale of Class IX spare parts to Ukraine, supporting vehicles and weapons already delivered. The package aims to boost sustainment...

February 10, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Armenia Acquires US-Made V-BAT Drones

Armenia has finalized the purchase of US-made V-BAT unmanned aerial systems through the Foreign Military Sales program, marking a deepening defense partnership with Washington. Announced during a high-level US...

February 10, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

France Sends SAMP/T Radar to Bolster Ukraine

France will supply Ukraine with a replacement radar for its SAMP/T air defense system while an existing unit undergoes repairs. The move ensures continuity in Kyiv’s air defense coverage...

February 9, 2026
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Land Platforms

Excalibur Army Wins $300M Patriot Vehicle Deal

Excalibur Army has secured a $300-million contract from an undisclosed Southeast Asian customer for the delivery of more than 100 Patriot armored vehicles. The order includes multiple configurations tailored...

February 9, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Germany Orders Large IRIS-T Missile Package

Germany’s arms procurement agency has signed multiple contracts with Diehl Defence to acquire additional IRIS-T guided missiles for the Bundeswehr. The procurement includes air-to-air variants for Eurofighter and Tornado...

February 9, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Vietnam Signs $250M Deal for Local Spike Firefly

Vietnam’s Ministry of Defense has reportedly signed a $250-million agreement with Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to locally manufacture the Spike Firefly loitering munition. According to Intelligence Online, production...

February 9, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Pentagon Buys Bumblebee V2 Counter-Drone System

The Pentagon’s Joint Interagency Task Force 401 has awarded Perennial Autonomy a $5.2-million contract to supply kinetic counter-drone systems as part of ongoing efforts to counter the rapid proliferation...

February 9, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Red Cat Unveils Multi-Role USV With Strike Capability

US defense technology company Red Cat Holdings is accelerating its expansion into maritime autonomy with the development of the V7, an expeditionary unmanned surface vessel designed for long-range kinetic...