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February 11, 2026
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L3Harris and Saudi Arabia Ink AI-Centered Defense Partnership

L3Harris has signed a fresh cooperation pact with Saudi Arabia that places advanced command-and-control systems and artificial intelligence at the forefront of the Kingdom’s defense localization ambitions. The memorandum...

February 11, 2026
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Taiwan and Kratos Complete Successful Test of Mighty Hornet IV Strike Drone

The National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) in Taiwan, in partnership with US defense firm Kratos, has successfully conducted testing of the integrated Mighty Hornet IV attack...

February 11, 2026
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Europe’s Leading Air-to-Air Missile Receives Advanced Guidance Upgrade

Europe’s Meteor missile is set for a major capability boost as Spain’s Indra advances efforts to refine a key component of the weapon system. The upgrade centers on an...

February 11, 2026
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Hanwha Partners With Estonian Company to Develop Counter-UAS Solutions

Here are two rephrased variants of your content: Variant 1 Hanwha Aerospace of South Korea has entered into a partnership with Estonia’s Frankenburg Technologies to co-develop counter-unmanned aircraft systems...

February 11, 2026
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Sweden Initiates CV90 Combat Vehicle Life-Extension Effort

Sweden has awarded a pre-design contract to HB Utveckling AB, a partnership between BAE Systems Hägglunds and Bofors, to begin a service life-extension program covering all CV90 combat vehicle...

February 11, 2026
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Naval Group Strengthens AI Capabilities in Naval Warfare via Thales Partnership

France is integrating artificial intelligence more deeply into its defense industrial framework, particularly in the development and management of naval combat capabilities. As part of this effort, Naval Group...

February 11, 2026
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LightPath Awarded $9.6 Million Defense Deal for Cooled IR Camera Systems

LightPath Technologies has signed a $9.6 million agreement to supply cooled infrared camera systems to a returning defense customer, reinforcing its role in security-focused programs. The systems incorporate internal...

February 11, 2026
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Taiwan Cancels C-130H Modernization, Opts for 10 New C-130J Aircraft

Taiwan has decided to acquire 10 C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft from the United States, setting aside earlier plans to modernize its aging C-130H fleet. According to Taiwan’s...

February 11, 2026
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Boeing Secures USAF Contract to Modernize C-17A Globemaster Cockpit

Boeing has secured a US Air Force contract to overhaul the C-17A Globemaster III cockpit, reinforcing the aircraft’s role as a cornerstone of America’s strategic airlift capability for decades...

February 10, 2026
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Aerodynamic Enhancement Package Planned for Eurofighter Typhoon Upgrade

Eurofighter and NATO’s Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) have formalized a contract to develop, test, and certify an Aerodynamic Modification Kit (AMK) for the Eurofighter Typhoon, marking a...