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February 9, 2026
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Air Platforms

OCCAR Funds Indra-Led Airborne EW Program

OCCAR has signed a co-funding agreement on behalf of several European nations for the next phase of the REACT II airborne electronic warfare program led by Indra. Participating states...

February 9, 2026
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Land Platforms

Germany, Sweden Select Kongsberg RWS for CAVS

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has secured a €140-million contract with Patria to supply Protector RS4 remote weapon stations for the German and Swedish Common Armored Vehicle System (CAVS) 6×6...

February 9, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Turkey, Egypt Seal $350M Defense Cooperation Deal

Turkey and Egypt have concluded a $350-million defense cooperation agreement aimed at expanding military trade and establishing joint defense production capabilities in North Africa. The deal was signed between...

February 9, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Estonia, Latvia, Belgium Field BLAZE Interceptor Drones

Estonia, Latvia, and Belgium have begun taking delivery of BLAZE autonomous interceptor drones developed by Origin Robotics, marking a milestone in European counter-UAS capabilities. Just months after announcing their...

February 9, 2026
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Land Platforms

KNDS, TYTAN Boost Mobile Counter-Drone Systems

German land systems manufacturer KNDS and counter-drone specialist TYTAN Technologies have agreed to broaden their cooperation on mobile counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) solutions for military ground platforms. The partnership...

February 9, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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

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

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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Unmanned Systems

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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Air Platforms

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...