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February 9, 2026
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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....

February 9, 2026
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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...

February 8, 2026
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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 6, 2026
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Patria Starts F135 Engine Assembly for Finland’s F-35 Fighters

Finnish defence company Patria has formalized an agreement with Pratt & Whitney to undertake the final assembly of F135 engines in Finland for the country’s future F-35 fighter fleet....

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 Navy Upgrades MK 38 CIWS Caliber for First Time in Three Decades

After more than three decades without a caliber change, the US Navy is modernizing its MK 38 close-in weapon system with a major fourth-generation upgrade. The MK 38 MOD...

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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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 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 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...