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February 4, 2026
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Ukraine Deploys Robotic UGV Designed for Blind Grenade Attacks

Ukraine’s defense industry has introduced a new robotic ground combat platform capable of launching grenades without direct line-of-sight, reinforcing frontline operations. Developed through a collaboration between Frontline Robotics and...

Sweden and Denmark Commit $290M to Strengthen Ukraine’s Air Defenses

Sweden and Denmark on Tuesday announced plans to procure air defense equipment worth 2.6 billion Swedish kronor ($290 million) for Ukraine, as the country works to counter sustained Russian...

February 4, 2026
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Washington Clears $3B F-15 Sustainment Package for Saudi Arabia

The United States has approved a potential $3 billion Foreign Military Sales package to support sustainment of the Royal Saudi Air Force’s F-15 fighter fleet, following a green light...

February 4, 2026
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Airbus Secures Aliaca VTOL Drone Order From French Navy

The French Navy is set to introduce the Aliaca VTOL uncrewed aerial system, following an order placed by France through Survey Copter, a subsidiary of Airbus Helicopters. Referred to...

February 4, 2026
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Adani and Leonardo Partner to Manufacture Military Helicopters in India

A new agreement between Adani Defence & Aerospace and Leonardo marks a significant step in India’s efforts to build a self-sustaining helicopter manufacturing ecosystem to support future military and...

February 4, 2026
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US Marine Corps Orders 30 Additional BAE Amphibious Combat Vehicles

The US Marine Corps has placed a $195 million order with BAE Systems for 30 additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles, strengthening efforts to modernize the service’s amphibious warfare capabilities. The...

February 4, 2026
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Embraer Delivers South Korea’s First C-390 Millennium Transport Aircraft

Embraer has rolled out the Republic of Korea Air Force’s inaugural C-390 Millennium aircraft, following the completion of final assembly and signaling progress in South Korea’s airlift modernization efforts....

February 4, 2026
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US Grants Lockheed $328M Deal to Supply IRST21 Sensors for Taiwan

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $328.5 million US Foreign Military Sales contract to supply Taiwan with its Legion-ES IRST21 infrared sensor system, significantly enhancing the island’s air combat...

Rheinmetall Supplies Ammunition for Denmark Defense Fleets

The Danish government has selected Rheinmetall to supply ammunition for a range of ground combat and air defense platforms under a seven-year framework contract valued at several hundred million...

February 3, 2026
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Asia-Pacific Customer Orders Black Widow Drones from Red Cat

Red Cat Holdings has announced a new military order for its Black Widow small unmanned aircraft system from an undisclosed customer in the Asia-Pacific region. The company said deliveries...