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February 6, 2026
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US Coast Guard Takes Delivery of 18th Operational HC-130J Aircraft

The US Coast Guard (USCG) has received its 18th HC-130J aircraft following missionization by L3Harris Integrated Mission Systems in Waco, Texas. Identified as CGNR 2018, the aircraft was converted...

February 6, 2026
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Babcock and Aselsan Eye EW Training System Collaboration for RAF

Babcock International and Turkish defence firm Aselsan have entered into an agreement to explore options for enhancing the Royal Air Force’s electronic warfare training capabilities. The collaboration will assess...

February 6, 2026
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Czech Republic Moves Closer to 250+ Armored Vehicle Replacement Deal

Prague is advancing plans to replace its aging Pandur II 8×8 armored vehicle fleet, moving toward the procurement of more than 250 new armored personnel carriers, with Tatra Defence...

February 6, 2026
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Elbit to Integrate Indigenous Systems on Israel’s CH-53K Helicopters

The Israeli government has signed a $130 million contract with Elbit Systems to equip its incoming CH-53K Pereh heavy-lift helicopters with locally developed mission and protection systems. Overseen by...

February 6, 2026
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Inside the Columbia-Class: Stealth and Strategic Deterrence at Sea

Far below the ocean’s surface, America’s future nuclear deterrent is quietly coming together. The Columbia-class submarine is a next-generation ballistic missile platform designed to replace the Ohio-class fleet and...

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...

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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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...

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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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...