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February 11, 2026
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Stockholm to Modernize CV90 Fleet

Stockholm has launched a comprehensive modernization roadmap for its CV90 fleet under a pre-design agreement with HB Utveckling AB. Valued at roughly $38 million, the program will develop upgrade...

February 11, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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France Deepens AI Naval Ties With Thales

France is expanding the role of AI within its naval defense strategy, with Naval Group taking a 20-percent share in Thales’ cortAIx France initiative. The partnership deepens cooperation in...

February 11, 2026
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Defense Contract Boosts LightPath IR Systems

Orlando-based LightPath will supply advanced cooled infrared imaging systems under a multi-million-dollar defense agreement. The solutions incorporate built-in cooling to conceal system heat emissions while sustaining imaging clarity in...

February 11, 2026
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Taipei Shifts to 10 New C-130J Aircraft

Taipei has opted to transition to the C-130J Super Hercules, prioritizing interoperability with US and allied forces in contested environments. Earlier upgrade plans for its 19 C-130H aircraft included...

February 11, 2026
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USAF Awards Boeing C-17A Cockpit Modernization

Boeing will upgrade the C-17A’s flight deck under a newly awarded USAF contract focused on resolving avionics obsolescence and enhancing long-term sustainability. The modernization replaces aging systems with MOSA-aligned...

February 10, 2026
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Typhoon Upgrade to Improve Flight Performance

The AMK program aims to keep the Eurofighter Typhoon operationally relevant through aerodynamic and avionics enhancements. Developed by Airbus, BAE Systems, and Leonardo, the upgrade increases lift by approximately...

February 10, 2026
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Mission Computers Set for US Air Force C-17s

Curtiss-Wright will provide rugged, scalable mission computing technology for Boeing’s C-17 modernization program. Designed for lifecycle sustainability, the MOSA-aligned systems ensure adaptability to evolving mission requirements. The Globemaster III,...

February 10, 2026
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Dhaka Buys Decommissioned UK Survey Ship

London’s sale of HMS Enterprise to Bangladesh reflects expanding bilateral ties and shared Indo-Pacific security interests. The multi-role hydrographic ship combines advanced seabed mapping systems with auxiliary defensive weapons,...

February 10, 2026
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Gripen May Get APKWS to Counter UAV Threats

Reflecting a wider shift toward cost-efficient air combat solutions, Saab is assessing APKWS integration to give the Gripen a scalable counter-UAV option. With individual rockets costing a fraction of...

February 10, 2026
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Moscow Fields Enhanced Su-57 With New Weapons

United Aircraft Corporation has delivered modernized Su-57 “Felon” fighters to Russia’s armed forces, reinforcing the country’s fifth-generation capabilities. The aircraft features upgraded onboard electronics, enhanced survivability measures, and a...