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February 17, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Safran and BEL to Jointly Manufacture HAMMER Precision Weapons in India

India and France have finalized plans to establish a joint venture for the local production of the HAMMER weapon system, following a bilateral agreement signed in November 2025. The...

February 13, 2026
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United States Pursues Next-Generation Sensors to Counter Hypersonic Weapons

The Defense Innovation Unit has launched a new push to harness commercial sensor innovation in countering ballistic and hypersonic missile threats. Its latest solicitation invites industry proposals for advanced...

February 13, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Malaysia Set to Induct Naval Strike Missile in March, Phasing Out Exocet

Malaysia will take delivery of Norway’s domestically produced Naval Strike Missile in March as it phases out the Royal Malaysian Navy’s aging Exocet MM40 Block 2 stock, which has...

February 12, 2026
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Munich-Based Startup Trials Europe’s First Privately Backed Hypersonic Missile

Hypersonica, an Anglo-German defense startup, has completed the first flight test of a privately developed hypersonic missile in Europe. The Munich-headquartered company announced that its prototype exceeded Mach 6...

February 12, 2026
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Taiwan Boosts PAC-3 Inventory Through Surplus and Defense Funding

Taiwan is expanding its Patriot missile capabilities by utilizing excess procurement funds and drawing on a proposed NT$1.25 trillion ($40 billion) special defense allocation. Liberty Times reported that the...

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 10, 2026
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France Supplies New SAMP/T Radar to Reinforce Ukraine’s Air Defense Network

France has announced the deployment of a replacement radar for Ukraine’s SAMP/T air defense system, ensuring continued operational capability while one radar unit undergoes repairs, as Kyiv faces persistent...

February 10, 2026
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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 9, 2026
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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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Germany places large IRIS-T missile order with Diehl Defence

Germany has moved to strengthen both its air combat and ground-based air defense capabilities through new procurement contracts with Diehl Defence for the IRIS-T guided missile family. The acquisitions...