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February 11, 2026
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Land Platforms

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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Weapons and Munition

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 10, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Czech-Turkish JV Targets European Market

Excalibur and Aselsan launched a Europe-based partnership targeting advanced defense solutions, including air defense platforms. Early plans involve mounting Aselsan’s Korkut turret on the Czech Tatra Force truck, offering...

February 7, 2026
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Air Platforms

Babcock and Aselsan Partner to Assess Electronic Warfare Training Solutions for RAF

Babcock International and Turkey’s Aselsan are partnering to explore solutions that could meet the Royal Air Force’s future electronic warfare training requirements. The agreement targets a potential Surface Electronic...

February 6, 2026
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Air Platforms

South Korea’s Hanwha and KAI Forge Alliance on Advanced Air Platforms

Hanwha Aerospace and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) have agreed to jointly pursue future defence and aerospace initiatives as part of a broader effort to enhance South Korea’s position in...

February 6, 2026
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Air Platforms

RAF EW Training Modernization in Focus as Babcock, Aselsan Partner

Babcock International and Aselsan have partnered to explore new approaches to meeting the RAF’s future electronic warfare training needs. Their agreement centres on a possible Surface Electronic Warfare Threat...

February 5, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Milrem, EOS Team Up to Enhance Mission-Ready UGVs

Milrem Robotics of Estonia and Australia-based EOS Defence Systems have formalized a teaming agreement to strengthen cooperation on unmanned ground vehicle development and next-generation combat autonomy. The partnership is...

February 4, 2026
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Air Platforms

Adani and Leonardo Partner to Manufacture Military Helicopters in India

A new agreement between Adani Defence & Aerospace and Leonardo marks a significant step in India’s efforts to build a self-sustaining helicopter manufacturing ecosystem to support future military and...

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...

February 2, 2026
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Belgium Launches Major Push to Upgrade Army Vehicles

Belgium has unveiled a 20-year industry alliance designed to overhaul how the Belgian Army keeps its vehicles and weapon systems operational, signaling a major shift in military logistics and...