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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...

February 5, 2026
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Hensoldt Clinches Digital Optronics Deals for German Armoured Vehicles

KNDS has signed contracts worth around €400 million ($472 million) with Hensoldt for the supply of digital optronic and sighting systems for Germany’s armored vehicle and main battle tank...

February 4, 2026
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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...

February 4, 2026
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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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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...