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Hensoldt Secures Digital Optronics Deals

KNDS has commissioned Hensoldt to provide approximately 400 million euros worth of digital optical and fire-control systems for Germany’s Boxer and Leopard armored fleets. The primary contract involves supplying...

February 5, 2026
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Soldier Systems
New Product Launches

Slovakia Debuts New Combat Gear, Rifles

The Slovak Armed Forces have commenced a comprehensive soldier modernization effort featuring the rollout of the M25 “Vzor 25” combat uniform and the adoption of new domestically produced small...

February 5, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Milrem, EOS Boost Combat-Ready UGV Tech

Milrem Robotics and EOS Defence Systems have entered into a cooperative framework designed to enhance autonomous ground combat solutions and broaden the operational envelope of unmanned platforms. The agreement...

February 5, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

India Opens 5th-Gen Fighter Bid to Industry

India has shortlisted three industrial consortia to develop prototypes for its Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), excluding Hindustan Aeronautics Limited from a major aircraft development program for the first...

February 5, 2026
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

Singapore Certifies Automated MRTT Refueling

Singapore achieved full certification of automatic air-to-air refueling capability on its Airbus A330 MRTT fleet, becoming the first operator globally to validate day-and-night automated refueling operations. Certification granted by...

February 5, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Embraer Signs C-390 Support Deal With Hungary

Embraer signed a comprehensive service agreement to provide maintenance, logistics, and technical support for the Hungarian Air Force’s fleet of two C-390 Millennium transport aircraft. Leveraging its European support...

Overland AI Raises $100M for Military Autonomy

Overland AI secured $100 million in equity financing to scale deployment of its autonomous ground vehicle technologies with U.S. Armed Forces, marking a transition from experimental trials to operational...

February 5, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

L3Harris Delivers Record Fuzes in 2025

L3Harris Technologies announced it delivered nearly 500,000 fuzes in 2025, marking the highest annual output in the company’s history as U.S. and allied munitions production accelerated. The milestone reflects...

February 4, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Greenland Patrol Fleet Approved by Denmark

Copenhagen has authorized the construction of five Arctic patrol ships as part of a broader effort to modernize its presence around Greenland. The vessels will be assembled in Frederikshavn...

February 4, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

KNDS Wins 270-Vehicle CaMo Deal

Under the CaMo framework, KNDS France has been tasked with delivering 269 modern armored vehicles to Belgium and Luxembourg, reinforcing European defense cooperation. Belgium’s order includes Griffon APCs and...