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February 12, 2026
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US Centralizes Control of Weapons Sales

To modernize its arms export framework, the US Department of Defense consolidated oversight of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency and the Defense Technology Security Administration. This structural adjustment seeks...

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...