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February 5, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Overland AI Secures $100M to Scale Military Autonomy

Overland AI has secured $100 million in funding to scale its autonomous ground vehicle operations in support of US military forces, signaling growing confidence in the operational value of...

February 5, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

L3Harris Achieves Record Weapons Fuze Output in 2025

L3Harris Technologies delivered nearly half a million fuzes in 2025, marking the highest annual output in the company’s history as demand for munitions increased among the US military and...

February 5, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Slovakia Introduces New Uniforms, Small Arms for Troops

The Slovak Ministry of Defence has presented a new generation combat uniform and a lineup of modern infantry weapons as part of its ongoing armed forces modernization drive. The...

February 5, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Hensoldt Secures Optronics Contracts for German Vehicles

KNDS has awarded Hensoldt contracts totaling nearly €400 million ($472 million) to supply next-generation digital optronic and sensor systems for German armored combat vehicles. The agreements cover both the...

February 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

India Allows Private Industry in Fifth-Gen Fighter Program

India has taken a decisive step toward expanding private-sector participation in defense aviation by shortlisting three consortia for the development of its fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. In a...

February 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

Singapore Certifies First Automated A330 MRTT Refueling

The Republic of Singapore Air Force has achieved a “world-first” capability after receiving full certification for Automatic Air-to-Air Refueling on its Airbus A330 MRTT aircraft. Issued by Spain’s National...

February 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

Embraer Secures Maintenance Support Pact for Hungary C-390

Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer has secured a long-term support agreement to provide maintenance, logistics, and technical services for the Hungarian Air Force’s C-390 Millennium transport aircraft. Under the deal,...

February 4, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Denmark Clears Acquisition of Five Arctic Patrol Ships for Greenland

Denmark has formally approved plans to build five Arctic patrol vessels following a decision by the Defence Conciliation Circle, strengthening surveillance and maritime security around Greenland. Construction will follow...

February 4, 2026
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Land Platforms

Belgium and Luxembourg Order 270 CaMo Armored Vehicles From KNDS

Orders worth 269 armored vehicles have been awarded to KNDS France by Belgium and Luxembourg under the multinational CaMo land-systems program. CaMo is a bilateral French-Belgian initiative aimed at...

February 4, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

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...