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February 17, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Safran, BEL to Build HAMMER in India

India and France have agreed to form a joint venture between Safran and Bharat Electronics Limited to manufacture the HAMMER precision-guided weapon in India. The 50:50 partnership will establish...

February 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

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...

February 13, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Lockheed, Fujitsu Team on Japan SPY-7

Fujitsu has secured a formal production role in the SPY-7 radar program for Japan’s ASEV fleet after signing its first purchase order with Lockheed Martin. The deal advances local...

February 12, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Rune Joins Anduril US Army C2 Program

Rune Technologies has been selected to participate in Anduril’s $99.6 million Next-Generation Command and Control (NGC2) prototype program for the US Army, currently undergoing evaluation with the 4th Infantry...

February 12, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Sweden Partners Naval Group on Frigates

Naval Group has signed an agreement with Oresund Drydocks AB to establish domestic maintenance support for Sweden’s future Defense and Intervention Frigates. The partnership emphasizes technology transfer, through-life sustainment,...

February 11, 2026
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Land Platforms

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 11, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Hanwha, Estonia Partner on C-UAS Tech

Hanwha Aerospace has teamed up with Estonia’s Frankenburg Technologies to co-develop counter-UAS systems for next-generation land platforms. Signed at World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh, the deal assigns Hanwha...

February 10, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Excalibur, Aselsan Form EU Joint Venture

Czech defense firm Excalibur International and Turkey’s Aselsan have formed a European-based joint venture to expand collaborative offerings in air defense, electronic warfare, munitions, and border security. A flagship...

February 7, 2026
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Air Platforms

UK–Turkey EW Training Cooperation

UK defence firm Babcock International and Turkey’s Aselsan have signed an agreement to explore options for supporting the Royal Air Force’s future electronic warfare training requirements. The collaboration will...

February 6, 2026
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Air Platforms

Hanwha, KAI Team on Future Aircraft Programs

Hanwha Aerospace and Korea Aerospace Industries have formalized collaboration on future aerospace and defense initiatives through a memorandum of understanding signed in Seoul. The partnership focuses on unmanned aircraft...