February, 2026 - internationaldefencenews.com

EU Opens Ukraine Loan Path for UK Arms Procurement

The European Union has cleared the way for Ukraine to use a new €90-billion ($118 billion) loan to fund additional weapons purchases from allied countries, including the United Kingdom,...

February 5, 2026
Admin
Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Milrem, EOS Team Up to Enhance Mission-Ready UGVs

Milrem Robotics of Estonia and Australia-based EOS Defence Systems have formalized a teaming agreement to strengthen cooperation on unmanned ground vehicle development and next-generation combat autonomy. The partnership is...

Overland AI Secures $100M to Scale Military Autonomy

Overland AI has secured $100 million in funding to scale its autonomous ground vehicle operations in support of US military forces, signaling growing confidence in the operational value of...

February 5, 2026
Admin
Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

L3Harris Achieves Record Weapons Fuze Output in 2025

L3Harris Technologies delivered nearly half a million fuzes in 2025, marking the highest annual output in the company’s history as demand for munitions increased among the US military and...

February 5, 2026
Admin
Soldier Systems
New Product Launches

Slovakia Introduces New Uniforms, Small Arms for Troops

The Slovak Ministry of Defence has presented a new generation combat uniform and a lineup of modern infantry weapons as part of its ongoing armed forces modernization drive. The...

Hensoldt Secures Optronics Contracts for German Vehicles

KNDS has awarded Hensoldt contracts totaling nearly €400 million ($472 million) to supply next-generation digital optronic and sensor systems for German armored combat vehicles. The agreements cover both the...

February 5, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms
R&D

India Allows Private Industry in Fifth-Gen Fighter Program

India has taken a decisive step toward expanding private-sector participation in defense aviation by shortlisting three consortia for the development of its fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. In a...

February 5, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms
New Product Launches

Singapore Certifies First Automated A330 MRTT Refueling

The Republic of Singapore Air Force has achieved a “world-first” capability after receiving full certification for Automatic Air-to-Air Refueling on its Airbus A330 MRTT aircraft. Issued by Spain’s National...

February 5, 2026
Admin
Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Embraer Secures Maintenance Support Pact for Hungary C-390

Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer has secured a long-term support agreement to provide maintenance, logistics, and technical services for the Hungarian Air Force’s C-390 Millennium transport aircraft. Under the deal,...

February 4, 2026
Admin
Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Denmark Clears Acquisition of Five Arctic Patrol Ships for Greenland

Denmark has formally approved plans to build five Arctic patrol vessels following a decision by the Defence Conciliation Circle, strengthening surveillance and maritime security around Greenland. Construction will follow...