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February 9, 2026
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Red Cat unveils next-generation multi-role USV with stand-off strike capability

Red Cat Holdings is accelerating its push into autonomous maritime warfare with the V7, an expeditionary USV optimized for stand-off strike and kinetic missions across contested littoral and blue-water...

JIATF-401 acquires Bumblebee V2 counter-drone systems in $5.2M Pentagon deal

The Pentagon’s Joint Interagency Task Force 401 has moved to strengthen frontline counter-drone defenses by awarding Perennial Autonomy a $5.2 million contract for the delivery of kinetic drone-interceptor systems....

Vietnam signs $250M Rafael deal for domestic production of Spike Firefly loitering munitions

Vietnam is moving to strengthen its urban combat capabilities through a reported $250 million deal with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems for local manufacturing of the Spike Firefly loitering munition....

Germany places large IRIS-T missile order with Diehl Defence

Germany has moved to strengthen both its air combat and ground-based air defense capabilities through new procurement contracts with Diehl Defence for the IRIS-T guided missile family. The acquisitions...

Excalibur Army secures $300M Southeast Asia contract for Patriot armored vehicles

An undisclosed Southeast Asian military has awarded Excalibur Army a $300 million contract for the procurement of over 100 Patriot armored vehicles, covering a broad spectrum of battlefield roles....

February 8, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Germany’s Defense Exports Concentrated in Ukraine, Norway, Sweden

Germany’s latest defense export figures show Ukraine once again leading as the top recipient of German arms, followed by NATO allies Norway and Sweden, according to a government report...

February 7, 2026
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Air Platforms

RAF Electronic Warfare Training System Under Review by Babcock and Aselsan

Babcock International of the UK and Turkish defense firm Aselsan are exploring a partnership to address the Royal Air Force’s evolving electronic warfare training needs. The agreement centers on...

February 7, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

USMC Designs NDAA-Compliant 3D-Printed Drone In-House

The U.S. Marine Corps has introduced a 3D-printed first-person-view drone designed to be quickly assembled in the field while meeting strict national security standards. Known as HANX, the drone...

February 6, 2026
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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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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...