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February 6, 2026
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Teledyne FLIR Unveils Faster, Smarter Ranger Radar Family

Teledyne FLIR has rolled out major performance upgrades for its Ranger radar systems, enhancing speed, range, and precision to meet demanding operational requirements. The enhancements apply to the R8-3DX...

February 6, 2026
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Naval Platforms

US Navy Upgrades MK 38 CIWS Caliber for First Time in Three Decades

After more than three decades without a caliber change, the US Navy is modernizing its MK 38 close-in weapon system with a major fourth-generation upgrade. The MK 38 MOD...

February 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Ohio-Based Startup Expands Drone Manufacturing for US Armed Forces

Agilis Air, a defence startup based in Ohio, has begun pre-manufacturing affordable unmanned aerial systems in an effort to close a critical supply shortfall as US military drone requirements...

February 6, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Air Platforms

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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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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Mergers & JV
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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Air Platforms

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...