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February 16, 2026
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Akeron: Europe’s Next Tactical Missile

The MBDA Akeron missile family has evolved into a fifth-generation, network-enabled precision strike system designed for complex battlefields. Originating from the MMP and MHT programs, the Akeron MP and...

February 13, 2026
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Guide to US Marines Amphibious Combat Vehicle

Australia has announced an initial investment of 3.9 billion Australian dollars ($2.8 billion) toward construction of a new nuclear submarine production facility under the AUKUS agreement with the United...

February 12, 2026
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Hanwha Opens K9 Howitzer Hub in Romania

Hanwha Aerospace has begun construction of its H-ACE Europe facility in Petrești, Romania, to produce K9 self-propelled howitzers and K10 ammunition resupply vehicles under a 2024 contract. Spanning 181,000...

February 12, 2026
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USMC ROGUE-Fires Goes Driverless

Kodiak AI is integrating its autonomous driving technology into US Marine Corps ground vehicles, beginning with the ROGUE-Fires platform. The Kodiak Driver system will enable the vehicle to operate...

February 11, 2026
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Sweden Launches CV90 Life-Extension

Sweden has awarded a 335-million-kronor pre-design contract to HB Utveckling AB to begin extending the service life of all CV90 variants. The program includes technical upgrades and prototype development,...

February 10, 2026
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US Approves $185M Parts Sale to Ukraine

The US State Department has approved a potential $185-million foreign military sale to Ukraine covering Class IX spare parts and associated logistics support for previously supplied equipment. The package...

February 10, 2026
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Norway, UK Advance Armoured Vehicle R&D

Norway and the United Kingdom have signed the research and development agreement for the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System program, advancing toward potential procurement of Patria’s 6×6 armored vehicles....

February 9, 2026
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KNDS, TYTAN Boost Germany Counter-Drone Fleet

German defense manufacturer KNDS and counter-UAS specialist TYTAN Technologies have formalized an expanded partnership focused on mobile counter-drone systems for land forces. The memorandum of understanding builds on earlier...

February 9, 2026
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Germany, Sweden Order Kongsberg RWS

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has secured a 140-million-euro contract with Patria to deliver several hundred Protector RS4 remote weapon stations for Germany’s and Sweden’s CAVS 6×6 vehicle fleets. Germany...

February 9, 2026
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Excalibur Wins $300M SEA Contract

Excalibur Army has secured a $300-million contract from a Southeast Asian customer for more than 100 Patriot armored vehicles in multiple mission configurations. Built on the Tatra 4×4 chassis,...