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February 6, 2026
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US Navy Modernizes MK 38 CIWS With First Caliber Upgrade in 30 Years

The US Navy’s iconic MK 38 close-in weapon system is undergoing its fourth major evolution, marking its first caliber upgrade in more than 30 years. The new MK 38...

February 6, 2026
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USCG Inducts 18th Mission-Ready HC-130J Surveillance Aircraft

The US Coast Guard has taken delivery of its 18th HC-130J aircraft at L3Harris Integrated Mission Systems in Waco, Texas. Designated CGNR 2018, the long-range surveillance platform was converted...

February 6, 2026
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Czech Republic Advances Plan to Replace Pandur II Fleet With 250+ Vehicles

The Czech Republic is advancing plans to acquire more than 250 new armored personnel carriers to replace its aging Pandur II 8×8 fleet, with Tatra Defence Vehicle’s domestically developed...

February 5, 2026
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Embraer Signs Support Deal for Hungary’s C-390 Fleet

Embraer has signed a comprehensive service and support agreement with the Hungarian Air Force to sustain its C-390 Millennium military transport fleet. The contract covers maintenance, logistics, and technical...

Hensoldt Wins Digital Optronics Deal for German Armor

German defense electronics specialist Hensoldt has secured contracts worth approximately €400 million ($472 million) from KNDS to supply advanced digital optronic systems for armored vehicles operated by the German...

February 5, 2026
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L3Harris Delivers Record Fuzes for US, Allies in 2025

L3Harris Technologies has recorded a landmark year in 2025 after delivering close to 500,000 fuzes, setting a new production record as weapons manufacturing accelerated across the United States and...

Nordic Partners Pledge $290M for Ukraine Air Defense Support

Nordic partners Sweden and Denmark have announced a 2.6 billion kronor ($290 million) air defense procurement for Ukraine, as the country continues to face large-scale Russian aerial bombardment. Sweden...

February 4, 2026
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KNDS France Wins 270-Vehicle CaMo Order From Belgium, Luxembourg

KNDS France has been tasked with producing 269 armored vehicles for Belgium and Luxembourg under the ongoing Capacité Motorisée (CaMo) initiative. The CaMo program, jointly managed by Paris and...

February 4, 2026
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Copenhagen Authorizes Five New Arctic Patrol Vessels for Greenland

The Danish Defence Conciliation Circle has given the green light for the construction of five new Arctic patrol vessels, aimed at improving Denmark’s maritime surveillance and presence in waters...

February 4, 2026
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Lockheed Secures $328M US Contract for IRST21 Sensor Systems for Taiwan

The US Department of Defense has awarded Lockheed Martin a $328.5 million Foreign Military Sales contract to equip Taiwan’s Air Force with Legion-ES IRST21 infrared search-and-track sensors. The systems...