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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...

February 4, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

New Ukrainian UGV Launches Blind Grenade Attacks

Ukraine’s defense industry has revealed a new unmanned ground combat platform aimed at strengthening frontline survivability and firepower. Developed by Frontline Robotics in collaboration with BUREVII, the ARDAL UGV...

Nordic Nations Boost Ukraine Air Defense Fund

Stockholm and Copenhagen have pledged a combined 2.6 billion kronor to deliver modern air defense capabilities to Ukraine, underscoring continued Nordic support for Kyiv’s war effort. Sweden will provide...

February 4, 2026
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Saudi F-15 Fleet Gets US Sustainment Approval

Washington has cleared a potential $3-billion foreign military sale to sustain Saudi Arabia’s F-15 fighter fleet, reinforcing the long-standing defense relationship between the two countries. The package covers a...

February 4, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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Airbus to Supply Aliaca Drone to French Navy

France has ordered the Aliaca VTOL uncrewed aerial system through Airbus Helicopters subsidiary Survey Copter, making the French Navy the first operator of the VTOL configuration. Developed in under...