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February 12, 2026
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Kyiv Fields Silent Laser Air Defense

Ukraine’s “Sunray” system represents an emerging approach to counter-drone warfare. The silent laser platform produces no visible beam, complicating enemy detection. Designed with an optical targeting structure and camera-assisted...

February 11, 2026
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Korea–Estonia Team Up on Anti-Drone Tech

Hanwha Aerospace and Estonia-based Frankenburg Technologies have formalized cooperation to jointly develop next-generation C-UAS solutions tailored for armored combat vehicles. Under the agreement, Frankenburg will focus on interceptor missiles,...

February 9, 2026
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Turkey–Egypt Sign Major Arms and Production Pact

Turkey has reached a landmark $350-million defense agreement with Egypt that combines arms exports with long-term industrial cooperation. Signed during President Erdoğan’s visit to Cairo, the deal brings together...

February 9, 2026
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JIATF-401 Awards $5.2M Counter-UAS Contract

The US Department of Defense continues to expand its counter-drone capabilities through a $5.2-million contract awarded by Joint Interagency Task Force 401 to Perennial Autonomy. The agreement covers the...

February 9, 2026
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Rafael to Support Spike Firefly Production in Vietnam

Vietnam is reportedly moving forward with a $250-million defense cooperation agreement with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to establish domestic production of the Spike Firefly loitering munition. The deal includes...

February 5, 2026
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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 3, 2026
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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 2, 2026
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Poland Signs $1.65B Deal for New Counter-Drone Systems

Poland has signed a $1.65-billion deal with a consortium of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa to deploy advanced counter-drone air defense systems, addressing the growing threat...

February 2, 2026
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Boeing Chooses Australian Firm for Missile Wing Kits

Boeing has selected Australian firm Ferra Engineering to manufacture wing kits for its High Altitude Anti-Submarine Warfare Weapon Capability, marking another step in expanding defense manufacturing in Australia. The...

February 2, 2026
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Netherlands Seals Long-Term Grenade Supply Deal

The Netherlands has reached a new framework agreement with Rheinmetall to secure long-term supplies of hand grenades for its armed forces, as European militaries move to strengthen ammunition availability....