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February 10, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Russia Gets Upgraded Su-57 Fighters

Russia’s Defense Ministry has taken delivery of a substantial number of modernized Su-57 fifth-generation fighter aircraft produced by United Aircraft Corporation under Rostec. The updated jets were refined to...

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BAE Wins $137M US Army Missile Deal

BAE Systems has secured $137 million in US Army foreign military sales contracts to supply AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning Systems to allied air forces. The CMWS detects infrared and...

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February 10, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

Excalibur, Aselsan Form EU Joint Venture

Czech defense firm Excalibur International and Turkey’s Aselsan have formed a European-based joint venture to expand collaborative offerings in air defense, electronic warfare, munitions, and border security. A flagship...

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February 10, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Norway, UK Advance Armoured Vehicle R&D

Norway and the United Kingdom have signed the research and development agreement for the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System program, advancing toward potential procurement of Patria’s 6×6 armored vehicles....

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US Approves $185M Parts Sale to Ukraine

The US State Department has approved a potential $185-million foreign military sale to Ukraine covering Class IX spare parts and associated logistics support for previously supplied equipment. The package...

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February 10, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Armenia Acquires US V-BAT Drones

Armenia has confirmed the purchase of US-manufactured V-BAT unmanned aerial systems through the Foreign Military Sales program, marking a tangible expansion of security ties with Washington. Prime Minister Nikol...

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France Sends SAMP/T Radar to Ukraine

France will provide Ukraine with a replacement radar unit for its SAMP/T air defense system while an existing radar undergoes repairs, ensuring continuity in Kyiv’s long-range air defense coverage....

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Excalibur Wins $300M SEA Contract

Excalibur Army has secured a $300-million contract from a Southeast Asian customer for more than 100 Patriot armored vehicles in multiple mission configurations. Built on the Tatra 4×4 chassis,...

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Germany Orders IRIS-T From Diehl

Germany’s federal procurement office has contracted Diehl Defence to supply additional IRIS-T missiles for both air-to-air and ground-based air defense roles. The acquisition builds upon a 2023 framework agreement...

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Vietnam Signs $250M Rafael Deal

Vietnam’s Ministry of Defense has reportedly finalized a $250-million agreement with Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to locally manufacture the Spike Firefly loitering munition. Production will occur at a...

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