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February 17, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Babcock Secures French Contract for Pilot Training Services

Babcock has secured a fresh contract to deliver pilot training services to the French Air and Space Force and Navy, consolidating its position within France’s military aviation training ecosystem....

February 17, 2026
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R&D

CJADC2 Framework Aims to Link Forces Across All Domains of Warfare

Today’s operational environment is defined by speed and connectivity. A strike in the air can generate consequences in space, cyberspace, or at sea within moments. Combined Joint All-Domain Command...

February 17, 2026
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Berlin Shows Early-Stage Interest in Poland’s Piorun Air Defense Missiles

Germany is reportedly moving toward the acquisition of Poland’s domestically produced Piorun MANPADS, marking a potential expansion of defense cooperation between the two nations. Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk...

February 17, 2026
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R&D

Kuwait Inaugurates First National Light Ammunition Manufacturing Plant

Kuwait has established its first light ammunition manufacturing plant, marking a significant step toward expanding its domestic defense production capabilities. The inauguration ceremony was led by Prime Minister Sheikh...

February 17, 2026
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Boeing Assigned to Replenish US Bunker Buster Stockpiles Following Iran Strikes

The Boeing has secured a contract valued at more than $100 million to deliver Guided Bomb Units and the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator to the United States Air Force....

February 17, 2026
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Bulgaria Looks to Acquire More Than 100 Greek-Built Centaur Counter-Drone Systems

Bulgaria is reportedly exploring the acquisition of over 100 Greek-made counter-UAS systems through a European Union defense spending framework. The discussions center on the Centauros anti-drone system developed by...

February 16, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Germany and Ukraine Form Joint Venture to Accelerate AI Drone Manufacturing

Autonomous software firm Auterion, headquartered in the US and Germany, has partnered with Ukraine’s Airlogix to form a new joint venture dedicated to manufacturing AI-guided unmanned aerial systems for...

February 16, 2026
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Estonia Orders 12 More Caesar Artillery Systems From France

Estonia’s armaments procurement agency has signed a contract with France and KNDS to acquire 12 more CAESAR self-propelled howitzer platforms. The deal builds on a previous agreement finalized in...

February 16, 2026
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R&D

Akeron Missile System: Overview of Europe’s Next-Generation Tactical Strike Platform

Forged in response to a decade of shifting combat realities, the Akeron family was conceived to meet the demands of armored warfare, urban engagements, and rapidly evolving threats. Designed...

February 16, 2026
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NATO Signs $237M Rheinmetall Deal to Rebuild Armored Ammunition Stocks

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency has placed an initial order with Rheinmetall for 120mm tank ammunition on behalf of multiple NATO member states. Estimated at around €200 million...