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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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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

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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Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

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...

February 4, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Air Platforms

Leonardo Teams With Adani for Military Helicopter Production in India

Adani Defence & Aerospace and Italian aerospace firm Leonardo have moved to strengthen India’s helicopter industrial base by agreeing to jointly create a localized production and sustainment framework to...

February 4, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

US Marines Expand Fleet With 30 New BAE Amphibious Combat Vehicles

The US Marine Corps has awarded BAE Systems a $195 million contract for the production of 30 additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles, reinforcing the service’s modernization of its amphibious assault...

February 4, 2026
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New Product Launches
Air Platforms

Embraer Introduces C-390 Millennium Into South Korean Air Force

Embraer has unveiled the first C-390 Millennium aircraft destined for the Republic of Korea Air Force, following the completion of the final assembly phase at its production facility. The...

February 4, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Pentagon Awards $328M to Lockheed for Taiwan’s IRST21 Capability

Lockheed Martin has secured a $328.5 million FMS contract from the US government to deliver Legion-ES IRST21 sensor systems for Taiwan’s fighter aircraft. The contract calls for the production...

HENSOLDT Bags Significant Radar Deals Across Europe

HENSOLDT has secured radar orders exceeding €100 million as part of the German-led European Sky Shield Initiative, reinforcing its position as a key sensor supplier for Europe’s evolving air...

Northrop Wins Position in Major $25B US Microelectronics Program

Northrop Grumman has been named among the defense contractors eligible to compete for task orders worth up to $25 billion under the US Defense Microelectronics Activity’s Advanced Technology Support...

February 3, 2026
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R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Raytheon’s New Short-Range Interceptor Achieves Ballistic Milestone

The Next Generation Short Range Interceptor, Raytheon’s candidate to replace the US Army’s Stinger surface-to-air missile, has completed a company-funded ballistic test. The test confirmed the missile’s ability to...