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February 2, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed Martin to Quadruple THAAD Interceptor Output for US and Allies

Lockheed Martin has entered a partnership with the US Department of Defense to significantly boost production of THAAD interceptors, reflecting growing demand for advanced missile-defence systems among the US...

February 2, 2026
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Belgium Launches Industrial Alliance to Upgrade Army Vehicle Fleet

Belgium has unveiled a long-term 20-year industrial programme to overhaul the sustainment, logistics, and operational readiness of the Belgian Army’s vehicle and weapons fleets. Central to the initiative is...

February 2, 2026
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Air Platforms

Seoul Backs $2.8B Boeing Plan to Modernize F-15 Strike Fleet

Boeing has secured a US Air Force contract worth up to $2.8 billion to upgrade the Republic of Korea Air Force’s F-15K Slam Eagle fleet, the South Korean derivative...

February 2, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

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...

February 2, 2026
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Land Platforms

Thales UK Unveils Advanced Situational Awareness Tech for Armored Vehicles

DARPA is advancing a new robotic medical system capable of navigating inside the human body to find severe injuries and provide immediate treatment, increasing the chances of survival for...

February 2, 2026
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

DARPA Trials Robotic Medical System for Battlefield Wound Treatment

DARPA is developing an innovative robotic medical system capable of navigating within the human body to detect traumatic injuries and provide immediate treatment, giving wounded soldiers a greater chance...

February 2, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Norway Approves Acquisition of Two More 212CD-Class Submarines

Norway has given the green light to procure two more Class 212CD submarines for the Royal Norwegian Navy, lifting the total planned force to six under its long-term undersea...

February 2, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

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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Air Platforms

US Navy Selects L3Harris Red Wolf to Extend AH-1Z Viper Strike Reach

The US Department of the Navy has selected L3Harris Technologies’ Red Wolf launched-effect vehicle for the US Marine Corps’ Precision Attack Strike Munition programme, delivering a major boost in...

February 2, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

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...