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February 17, 2026
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Saudi Arabia Orders Armed C-27J MPA

Leonardo has secured an order from Saudi Arabia for four C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft, marking the first procurement of the MPA variant with integrated maritime weapon capability. Deliveries to...

February 16, 2026
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USAF Selects Shield AI Hivemind for YFQ-44A

The US Air Force has selected Shield AI’s Hivemind autonomy software for integration into Anduril’s YFQ-44A “Fury” drone under the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) Increment 1 program. Hivemind will...

February 16, 2026
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Ukraine Expands Digital Market for Ground Robots

Ukraine has expanded its DOT Chain Defence digital marketplace to allow frontline units to directly procure ground robotic systems. Previously limited to specific programs, unmanned ground vehicles for evacuation,...

February 16, 2026
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Europe Launches 500km+ One-Way Drone Project

Defense ministers from Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Poland, and Sweden have signed a letter of intent under the European Long-range Strike Approach (ELSA) to develop a low-cost loitering...

February 16, 2026
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Greek Navy Picks S-100 for FDI Frigates

The Hellenic Navy has acquired Schiebel’s Camcopter S-100 unmanned air systems for deployment aboard its new FDI frigates, beginning with HS Kimon. Additional systems will equip HS Nearchos and...

February 16, 2026
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NATO Signs $237M Rheinmetall Ammo Deal

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency has initiated procurement of 120mm tank ammunition from Rheinmetall under a 2025 framework agreement valued at approximately €200 million. The rounds will replenish...

Estonia Orders 12 More Caesar Howitzers

Estonia has contracted France and KNDS for 12 additional Caesar self-propelled 155mm howitzers, supplementing a prior order of 12 units. Deliveries are scheduled within the year, equipping the new...

US Army Tests Rocket-Assisted Artillery Rounds

The US Army is evaluating the Next-Generation Rocket Assisted Projectile at Yuma Proving Ground. Designed to exceed the 30-kilometer range of standard 155mm artillery systems, the NGRAP aims to...

February 13, 2026
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Spain Gets First A400M With InShield DIRCM

The Spanish Air and Space Force has received its first A400M transport aircraft equipped with Indra’s InShield Directed Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) system. Airbus completed structural modifications to integrate the...

Malaysia to Receive Naval Strike Missiles

Malaysia is set to receive Norway’s Naval Strike Missile (NSM) in March as part of a phased modernization plan to replace its Exocet MM40 Block 2 inventory. Developed by...