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February 17, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Missile & Missile Defence

Safran and BEL to Jointly Manufacture HAMMER Precision Weapons in India

India and France have finalized plans to establish a joint venture for the local production of the HAMMER weapon system, following a bilateral agreement signed in November 2025. The...

February 17, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Riyadh Orders Weaponized C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft From Leonardo

Saudi Arabia has signed a contract with Leonardo for four C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft, becoming the first customer to procure the MPA version with integrated maritime weapon systems. The...

February 17, 2026
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Land Platforms

South Korea Advances Tank Protection With New Active Defense Technology

Hanwha Systems of South Korea has introduced a next-generation active protection system aimed at significantly enhancing armored vehicle defense by intercepting hostile projectiles before impact. Presented at the World...

February 17, 2026
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Air Platforms

Babcock Secures French Contract for Pilot Training Services

Babcock has secured a fresh contract to deliver pilot training services to the French Air and Space Force and Navy, consolidating its position within France’s military aviation training ecosystem....

February 17, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

CJADC2 Framework Aims to Link Forces Across All Domains of Warfare

Today’s operational environment is defined by speed and connectivity. A strike in the air can generate consequences in space, cyberspace, or at sea within moments. Combined Joint All-Domain Command...

Berlin Shows Early-Stage Interest in Poland’s Piorun Air Defense Missiles

Germany is reportedly moving toward the acquisition of Poland’s domestically produced Piorun MANPADS, marking a potential expansion of defense cooperation between the two nations. Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk...

February 17, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Kuwait Inaugurates First National Light Ammunition Manufacturing Plant

Kuwait has established its first light ammunition manufacturing plant, marking a significant step toward expanding its domestic defense production capabilities. The inauguration ceremony was led by Prime Minister Sheikh...

February 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Boeing Assigned to Replenish US Bunker Buster Stockpiles Following Iran Strikes

The Boeing has secured a contract valued at more than $100 million to deliver Guided Bomb Units and the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator to the United States Air Force....

February 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Bulgaria Looks to Acquire More Than 100 Greek-Built Centaur Counter-Drone Systems

Bulgaria is reportedly exploring the acquisition of over 100 Greek-made counter-UAS systems through a European Union defense spending framework. The discussions center on the Centauros anti-drone system developed by...

February 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Germany and Ukraine Form Joint Venture to Accelerate AI Drone Manufacturing

Autonomous software firm Auterion, headquartered in the US and Germany, has partnered with Ukraine’s Airlogix to form a new joint venture dedicated to manufacturing AI-guided unmanned aerial systems for...