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February 9, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Turkey and Egypt ink $350M defence agreement to expand arms cooperation and joint production

Turkey has formalised a $350 million defence partnership with Egypt that combines arms exports with industrial co-production, signalling a deeper strategic realignment in military cooperation between the two regional...

February 9, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Estonia, Latvia and Belgium take delivery of first BLAZE autonomous interceptor drones

Three NATO members — Estonia, Latvia, and Belgium — have begun receiving BLAZE autonomous interceptor drones from Origin Robotics, becoming the first European militaries to field a domestically developed,...

February 9, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

KNDS and TYTAN scale up deployment of mobile counter-UAS systems for Germany

KNDS and TYTAN Technologies have formalised an expanded partnership to advance mobile counter-drone capabilities for Germany’s military land forces. Under a newly signed memorandum of understanding, the two companies...

February 9, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

SCALP Missile Procurement Drives Faster India–France Defence Discussions

Negotiations between India and France are gaining momentum toward a major defence deal centered on additional SCALP air-launched cruise missiles, following the weapon’s combat-proven performance during the Indian Air...

February 9, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Swarmbotics Clinches Army Contract to Develop Swarming UGVs

The U.S. Army has awarded Swarmbotics AI a contract to deliver swarming, expendable small unmanned ground vehicles for operational evaluation with the 1st Cavalry Division. The award stems from...

February 8, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

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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R&D

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 7, 2026
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Mergers & JV

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 6, 2026
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R&D

Inside the Columbia-Class: Stealth and Strategic Deterrence at Sea

Far below the ocean’s surface, America’s future nuclear deterrent is quietly coming together. The Columbia-class submarine is a next-generation ballistic missile platform designed to replace the Ohio-class fleet and...

February 6, 2026
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R&D

Elbit to Integrate Indigenous Systems on Israel’s CH-53K Helicopters

The Israeli government has signed a $130 million contract with Elbit Systems to equip its incoming CH-53K Pereh heavy-lift helicopters with locally developed mission and protection systems. Overseen by...