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February 6, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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Teledyne FLIR Debuts Faster Ranger Radars

Teledyne FLIR has upgraded its Ranger R8-3DX and R20SS radars with faster rotation speeds and improved detection coverage, strengthening counter-drone, border security, and force protection missions.

February 6, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Navy’s MK 38 Sees First Caliber Upgrade in 30 Years

The US Navy has introduced the MK 38 MOD 4, replacing the legacy 25mm cannon with a 30mm Bushmaster II and integrating air-burst ammunition along with upgraded EO/IR targeting...

February 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Ohio Firm Scales Drone Output for US Military

Agilis Air has started pre-building 55 Remora drones to address anticipated Pentagon demand ahead of a 2026 procurement push. Using 3D-printed structures and domestic components, the startup aims to...

February 6, 2026
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Hanwha, KAI Team on Future Aircraft Programs

Hanwha Aerospace and Korea Aerospace Industries have formalized collaboration on future aerospace and defense initiatives through a memorandum of understanding signed in Seoul. The partnership focuses on unmanned aircraft...

February 6, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Patria Starts F135 Engine Assembly for Finland

Patria has signed an agreement with Pratt & Whitney to perform final assembly of F135 engines in Finland for the Finnish Air Force’s incoming F-35 fleet. Production has begun...

EU Enables Ukraine Loan for UK Arms

EU ambassadors have reached a compromise framework enabling Ukraine to utilize a 90-billion-euro loan facility to finance defense procurement, including purchases from key non-EU allies under defined cost-sharing arrangements....

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...