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February 6, 2026
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Mergers & JV
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Hanwha and KAI Partner on Next-Generation Aircraft and UAS Programs

Hanwha Aerospace and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly pursue future defence and aerospace initiatives, marking a new step in strengthening South Korea’s...

February 6, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
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Patria Starts F135 Engine Assembly for Finland’s F-35 Fighters

Finnish defence company Patria has formalized an agreement with Pratt & Whitney to undertake the final assembly of F135 engines in Finland for the country’s future F-35 fighter fleet....

EU Greenlights Path for Ukraine Loan to Buy More UK Weapons

EU governments have reached an agreement allowing Ukraine to use a €90-billion ($118 billion) loan to buy a larger portion of its weapons from close partners such as the...

Hensoldt Clinches Digital Optronics Deals for German Armoured Vehicles

KNDS has signed contracts worth around €400 million ($472 million) with Hensoldt for the supply of digital optronic and sighting systems for Germany’s armored vehicle and main battle tank...

February 5, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Slovakia Rolls Out New Combat Gear and Small Arms for Soldiers

Slovakia’s Ministry of Defence has presented a new-generation combat uniform and a full suite of modern infantry weapons as part of a broad modernization drive for the armed forces....

February 5, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Milrem Robotics, EOS Join Forces to Boost Mission-Ready UGV Solutions

Milrem Robotics of Estonia and Australia’s EOS Defence Systems have entered into a strategic teaming agreement aimed at advancing unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) technologies and expanding collaboration in combat...

February 5, 2026
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R&D
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India’s FGFA Program Opened to Private Sector, HAL Pushed Aside

India has narrowed its fifth-generation fighter competition to three consortia of domestic private and public-sector firms, effectively sidelining Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) from participation in the country’s first next-generation...

February 5, 2026
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Singapore Becomes First Nation to Certify Automated A330 MRTT Refueling

Singapore has secured full certification for the Automatic Air-to-Air Refueling (A3R) system on its Airbus A330 MRTT, achieving a global first in automated aerial refueling capability. The certification, awarded...

February 5, 2026
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Embraer Finalizes Support Pact for Hungary’s C-390 Airlift Fleet

Embraer has signed a long-term support and services agreement to provide full-spectrum maintenance, logistics, and technical assistance for the Hungarian Air Force’s C-390 Millennium fleet. The contract will see...

Overland AI Bags $100M to Scale Autonomous Ground Combat Vehicle Programs

Overland AI raised $100 million to scale its autonomous ground vehicle programs with the US military, representing a major advance in the real-world operational deployment of robotic systems. The...