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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...

February 10, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

US Air Force Awards C-17 Mission Computer Supply Contract to Curtiss-Wright

Here are two professionally rephrased variants of the article-style content: Variant 1 Boeing has entered into a partnership with Curtiss-Wright Corporation to supply next-generation mission computers for the US...

February 10, 2026
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Bangladesh Purchases Decommissioned UK Royal Navy Survey Ship

Here are two professionally rephrased variants of the article-style content: Variant 1 The United Kingdom has transferred a former Royal Navy survey vessel to the Bangladesh Navy, strengthening the...

February 10, 2026
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Saab Targets APKWS Arming for Gripen Jets to Counter UAV Threats

Here are two professionally rephrased variants of the article-style content: Variant 1 Saab is assessing the integration of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) onto the JAS 39...

February 10, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Upgraded Su-57 Fighters with New Weapon Systems Delivered to Russia

The Russian Ministry of Defense has confirmed the receipt of a substantial delivery of upgraded Su-57 fifth-generation fighter aircraft manufactured by United Aircraft Corporation, part of the state-owned Rostec...

February 10, 2026
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$137M US Army Deal Positions BAE to Deliver Missile Warning Tech to Allies

BAE Systems has been awarded $137 million in US Army foreign military sales contracts to deliver AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS) to allied air forces. The system is...

February 10, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Aselsan, Excalibur Form Strategic European Joint Venture

Excalibur International of the Czech Republic and Turkey’s state-owned defense company Aselsan have announced the creation of a Europe-based joint venture designed to strengthen their global defense footprint. The...

February 10, 2026
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UK–Norway Armoured Vehicle Project Advances with Joint R&D Deal

Norway and the UK have formally entered the research and development phase of the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) program, signing an R&D agreement that advances their path...

February 10, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Washington Authorizes $185M Defense Spares Sale to Ukraine

The United States has approved a prospective $185 million foreign military sale of Class IX spare parts and related equipment to Ukraine, aimed at sustaining US-supplied military platforms already...