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February 17, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Saudi Buys Armed C-27J MPA

Saudi Arabia has ordered four C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft from Leonardo, marking the first procurement of the MPA variant with integrated maritime strike capability. Deliveries to the Royal Saudi...

February 17, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

South Korea Unveils Next-Gen Tank APS

Hanwha Systems has introduced a new active protection system designed to shield armored vehicles from incoming threats. Presented at the World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, the system is...

February 17, 2026
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Air Platforms
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France Awards Pilot Deal to Babcock

Babcock International has won a new contract to provide pilot training services for the French Air and Space Force and the French Navy, reinforcing its role in France’s military...

February 17, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

CJADC2: Linking the Modern Battlespace

Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) represents the US Department of Defense’s effort to integrate sensors, decision-makers, and weapons across all domains and allied nations. Building on JADC2,...

Germany Shows Interest in Piorun MANPADS

Germany is planning to procure Poland’s Piorun man-portable air defense system, according to Polish officials. Developed by Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa, the system is capable of engaging low-flying aircraft and...

February 17, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Kuwait Opens First Ammo Factory

Kuwait has inaugurated the Nayef Light Ammunition Factory, marking the country’s first domestic ammunition production facility. The launch ceremony was led by Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah,...

February 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Boeing to Replenish US Bunker Busters

Boeing has secured a contract exceeding $100 million to produce additional GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators for the US Air Force. The sole-source award follows the weapon’s operational debut during...

February 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Bulgaria Eyes 100+ Greek Centauros Systems

Bulgaria is reportedly considering the purchase of more than 100 Centauros counter-drone systems from Greece under the European Union’s SAFE (Security Action for Europe) funding mechanism. The Centauros system,...

February 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Germany, Ukraine Form AI Drone JV

US-German firm Auterion and Ukraine’s Airlogix have formed a joint venture to produce AI-guided drones for Ukraine and allied nations. Established with backing from Berlin and Kyiv, the partnership...

Estonia Orders 12 More Caesar Guns

Estonia has signed a contract with France and KNDS for 12 additional Caesar 155mm self-propelled howitzers. The new systems will equip the 3rd self-propelled artillery battalion under the Estonian...