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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...

February 5, 2026
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L3Harris Sets 2025 Record in Fuze Deliveries to US and Allied Militaries

L3Harris Technologies achieved a record-breaking 2025 by delivering almost half a million fuzes, as rising US and allied weapons manufacturing drove unprecedented production levels. The increase was led by...

February 4, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Denmark Moves Ahead With Five Patrol Ships for Arctic Operations

Denmark has cleared the construction of five Arctic patrol ships after receiving approval from the Defence Conciliation Circle, a move aimed at reinforcing surveillance and presence around Greenland. Production...

February 4, 2026
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Belgium–Luxembourg Jointly Procure 270 CaMo Armored Vehicles

Belgium and Luxembourg have placed orders for 269 armored vehicles from KNDS France under the multinational CaMo armored vehicle program. Launched by France and Belgium, CaMo aims to deliver...

February 4, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Ukraine Introduces Combat UGV Able to Launch Grenades Without Line of Sight

Two Ukrainian defense firms have introduced a new unmanned ground system intended to enhance battlefield effectiveness by enabling indirect grenade engagement from concealed positions. The platform, known as ARDAL,...

Sweden, Denmark Announce $290M Air Defense Aid Package for Ukraine

Sweden and Denmark said on Tuesday they will finance the acquisition of $290 million worth of air defense systems for Ukraine, highlighting continued Nordic support as Kyiv seeks to...

February 4, 2026
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Saudi Arabia Wins US Approval for $3B F-15 Sustainment Program

The US State Department has approved a potential $3 billion FMS case to provide sustainment services for the Royal Saudi Air Force’s F-15 fighter aircraft. The Saudi request includes...

February 4, 2026
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Airbus to Supply Aliaca VTOL Drones to French Naval Forces

The French government has ordered the Aliaca VTOL uncrewed aerial system for naval use, with the acquisition managed through Survey Copter, part of Airbus Helicopters. Known within the French...