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February 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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German-Ukrainian JV to Scale AI Drone Output

US-German autonomy software firm Auterion and Ukraine’s Airlogix have formed Auterion Airlogix Joint Venture GmbH to produce AI-guided unmanned aerial systems. Announced at the Munich Security Conference with senior...

February 13, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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Lockheed, Fujitsu Partner on Japan SPY-7 Radar

Lockheed Martin has formalized Fujitsu Limited as a supplier for a key component of Japan’s Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV) SPY-7 radar antenna. The agreement includes the first purchase...

February 12, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Sweden, Naval Group Partner on Frigate Support

Sweden is taking significant steps toward domestic sustainment of its future frigate fleet after Naval Group entered into a partnership with Oresund Drydocks AB to create a national maintenance...

February 12, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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Rune Joins Anduril US Army C2 Program

Rune Technologies has joined Anduril Industries in supporting the US Army’s $99.6 million Next-Generation Command and Control (NGC2) prototype, currently tested with the 4th Infantry Division. Rune contributes its...

February 11, 2026
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

Sweden Plans CV90 Life-Extension Program

Sweden has signed a pre-design contract worth 335 million kronor ($37.8 million) with HB Utveckling AB—a BAE Systems Hagglunds and Bofors joint venture—to initiate a life-extension program for all...

February 11, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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Hanwha, Estonian Firm Partner on Counter-UAS

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace has entered into a strategic partnership with Estonia’s Frankenburg Technologies to co-develop advanced counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) for next-generation land platforms. Signed during the World...

February 10, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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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 7, 2026
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Air Platforms
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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...

February 6, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Hanwha, KAI Team Up on Future Aircraft and Unmanned Systems

Hanwha Aerospace and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) have entered into an agreement to collaborate on future defence and aerospace programmes. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding in...

February 6, 2026
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Air Platforms
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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...