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India–France SCALP Missile Negotiations

India and France are nearing a deal for the acquisition of additional SCALP air-launched cruise missiles, following their successful use by Indian Air Force Rafale jets during Operation Sindoor....

February 9, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Swarming Ground Robots Contract

Swarmbotics AI has secured a US Army contract to develop swarming, attritable small unmanned ground vehicles for the 1st Cavalry Division after success at the xTechOverwatch competition. The systems...

February 8, 2026
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Land Platforms
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German Defence Exports in 2025

Ukraine remained the largest recipient of German defence exports in 2025, receiving approximately €2 billion worth of military equipment, according to an official report. Norway and Sweden followed as...

February 7, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

US Marine Corps 3D-Printed FPV Drone (HANX)

The US Marine Corps has approved its first NDAA-compliant 3D-printed first-person-view drone, known as HANX, developed by Sgt. Henry David Volpe. Approved by Naval Air Systems Command, the low-cost...

February 7, 2026
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Air Platforms
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UK–Turkey EW Training Cooperation

UK defence firm Babcock International and Turkey’s Aselsan have signed an agreement to explore options for supporting the Royal Air Force’s future electronic warfare training requirements. The collaboration will...

February 6, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Columbia-Class: Stealth and Strategic Power

The Columbia-class submarine is set to replace the Ohio-class fleet as the cornerstone of US nuclear deterrence. The Navy plans to build 12 ballistic missile submarines at a procurement...

February 6, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Elbit to Modernize Israel’s CH-53K Fleet

Israel has awarded Elbit Systems a $130-million contract to integrate domestically developed avionics, electronic warfare systems, and missile defense suites onto 12 CH-53K Pereh helicopters. The aircraft, acquired through...

February 6, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Czech Plans 250+ Armored Vehicle Purchase

The Czech Republic is progressing toward acquiring more than 250 new armored personnel carriers to replace its Pandur II 8×8 fleet. A feasibility study submitted in late 2025 outlines...

February 6, 2026
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Babcock, Aselsan Eye RAF EW Training Deal

Babcock International and Turkey’s Aselsan have agreed to examine options for supporting the RAF’s future electronic warfare training needs. The collaboration centers on a potential Surface Electronic Warfare Threat...

February 6, 2026
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Air Platforms
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USCG Takes Delivery of 18th HC-130J

The US Coast Guard has taken delivery of its 18th HC-130J long-range surveillance aircraft at L3Harris’ Waco, Texas facility. The aircraft, designated CGNR 2018, was converted from a baseline...