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February 4, 2026
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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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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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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...

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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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,...

February 4, 2026
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Land Platforms

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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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...

Danish Forces Order Rheinmetall Ammunition for Mobile Air Defense

Rheinmetall has been commissioned by the Danish government to deliver ammunition for a wide range of military platforms, including IFVs and self-propelled air defense systems. The seven-year framework contract,...

February 3, 2026
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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...

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...