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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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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

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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Land Platforms
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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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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

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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Air Platforms
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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...

February 3, 2026
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Teledyne FLIR to Supply Black Hornet Drones to Switzerland

Switzerland has selected Teledyne FLIR Defense to supply Black Hornet 4 nano-class drones under a $17.5-million contract aimed at enhancing battlefield reconnaissance capabilities. The lightweight unmanned aerial systems will...

February 3, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Colombia Takes Delivery of New Locally Built Patrol Vessel

COTECMAR, Colombia’s state-owned naval shipyard, has officially delivered an Ocean Patrol Vessel to the Colombian Navy, advancing a shipbuilding program that has been underway since 2016. The delivery of...

February 3, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Raytheon Short Range Interceptor Completes Ballistic Test

Raytheon’s Next Generation Short Range Interceptor has completed a successful ballistic test, marking a significant step in the company’s effort to replace the US Army’s Stinger surface-to-air missile. The...