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February 20, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

APKWS Upgrade Targets Drone Threats

The US Air Force selected BAE Systems for a major defense contract to build an upgraded counter-UAS weapon using APKWS technology. The new system replaces continuous laser targeting with...

February 10, 2026
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Land Platforms

Washington Clears $185M Military Aid for Kyiv

Washington has authorized a possible $185 million foreign military sale covering critical spare parts and logistics support for Ukrainian forces. The measure strengthens equipment availability and maintenance efficiency without...

February 9, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

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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Land Platforms

Kongsberg RWS Chosen for CAVS 6×6 Vehicles

Kongsberg has signed a €140-million agreement with Patria to deliver its Protector RS4 remote weapon stations for Germany’s and Sweden’s CAVS 6×6 vehicle fleets. The contract covers several hundred...

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 9, 2026
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Patriot Armored Vehicles Sold in $300M SEA Contract

A Southeast Asian nation has awarded Excalibur Army a $300-million contract for more than 100 Patriot armored vehicles in a range of mission configurations. Designed for flexibility, the Patriot...

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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Weapons and Munition

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,...

January 23, 2026
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Air Platforms

Harmattan AI Raises $200M Led by Dassault Aviation

French aerospace major Dassault Aviation has spearheaded a $200 million Series B funding round in Harmattan AI, marking a deepened strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the adoption of artificial...

January 21, 2026
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Taiwan Details Major Arms Buys in $40B Budget Push

Taiwan has outlined an extensive weapons procurement plan under a proposed NT$1.25 trillion special defense budget, as the island accelerates preparations to counter growing military pressure from China. The...