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February 9, 2026
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Vietnam Signs $250M Rafael Deal

Vietnam’s Ministry of Defense has reportedly finalized a $250-million agreement with Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to locally manufacture the Spike Firefly loitering munition. Production will occur at a...

February 5, 2026
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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....

February 3, 2026
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Denmark Procures Rheinmetall Ammunition for Air Defense and CV90 Units

Denmark has selected Rheinmetall to supply ammunition for a broad mix of military platforms under a seven-year framework contract valued at several hundred million euros. The agreement covers ammunition...

February 2, 2026
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Poland Awards $1.65B Counter-Drone Deal to Kongsberg–PGZ Team

Poland has formalized a $1.65-billion (NOK 16-billion) procurement deal with a Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace–PGZ consortium for next-generation counter-UAS capabilities, marking a major step in strengthening defences against the...

February 2, 2026
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Boeing Selects Ferra to Manufacture HAAWC Wing Kits in Australia

Boeing has awarded Ferra Engineering of Australia a contract to produce wing kits for its High Altitude Anti-Submarine Warfare Weapon Capability (HAAWC), marking a new milestone in their expanding...

February 2, 2026
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Netherlands Awards Rheinmetall Long-Term Hand Grenade Supply Contract

The Netherlands has concluded a framework contract with Rheinmetall to manufacture and supply a wide range of hand grenades for its armed forces. The agreement spans an initial five...

January 29, 2026
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US Army Opens New 40mm Ammo Production Line

The US Army and AMTEC Corporation have inaugurated a new 40mm grenade production line and indoor testing range in Janesville, Wisconsin, as part of efforts to expand domestic munitions...

January 29, 2026
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Automated Tracking Added to Russia’s SHORAD

Russia has expanded its air defense capabilities with the introduction of the Zubr short-range air defense system, designed to counter emerging airborne threats such as drones and low-flying aircraft....

January 28, 2026
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Singapore, Epirus Partner on Anti-Drone Microwaves

Singapore has partnered with US defense firm Epirus under a memorandum of understanding to evaluate high-power microwave technology for counter-drone operations. The collaboration, involving Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology...

January 27, 2026
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Turkey Unveils 3,000-RPM Counter-Drone System

South Korea has launched a major modernization effort to rebuild the core command-and-control system it operates jointly with the United States, introducing artificial intelligence to enhance allied planning, coordination,...