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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...

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 4, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Awards $328M IRST21 Sensor Contract

The United States has awarded Lockheed Martin a $328.5-million Foreign Military Sales contract to supply Taiwan’s Air Force with advanced IRST21 Legion-ES infrared search-and-track sensor systems. The long-wave infrared...

February 4, 2026
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

C-390 Millennium Enters South Korean Service

Embraer has completed final assembly and rolled out the Republic of Korea Air Force’s first C-390 Millennium transport aircraft, marking a key milestone in Seoul’s Large Transport Aircraft initiative....

February 4, 2026
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

India Taps Adani-Leonardo for Helicopter Build

Adani Defence & Aerospace and Italy’s Leonardo have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop a localized helicopter manufacturing and sustainment ecosystem in India. The partnership will initially...

February 4, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

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...

February 4, 2026
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Air Platforms
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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...

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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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...

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...