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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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Procurement & Contracts

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...

February 10, 2026
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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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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...