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February 11, 2026
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Land Platforms
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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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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 5, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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Milrem Robotics, EOS Partner to Boost UGV Capabilities

Estonian defense technology firm Milrem Robotics has signed a teaming agreement with Australia’s EOS Defence Systems to jointly advance unmanned ground vehicle capabilities and combat autonomy solutions. The partnership...

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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Unmanned Systems
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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...

Belgium Forms Industry Alliance to Modernize Army Fleet

Belgium has launched a long-term industrial partnership spanning two decades to transform how the Belgian Army maintains and sustains its land systems, marking one of the country’s most ambitious...