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February 17, 2026
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Air Platforms

Saudi Buys Armed C-27J MPA

Saudi Arabia has ordered four C-27J Maritime Patrol Aircraft from Leonardo, marking the first procurement of the MPA variant with integrated maritime strike capability. Deliveries to the Royal Saudi...

February 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Bulgaria Eyes 100+ Greek Centauros Systems

Bulgaria is reportedly considering the purchase of more than 100 Centauros counter-drone systems from Greece under the European Union’s SAFE (Security Action for Europe) funding mechanism. The Centauros system,...

February 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Boeing to Replenish US Bunker Busters

Boeing has secured a contract exceeding $100 million to produce additional GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators for the US Air Force. The sole-source award follows the weapon’s operational debut during...

February 17, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Germany Shows Interest in Piorun MANPADS

Germany is planning to procure Poland’s Piorun man-portable air defense system, according to Polish officials. Developed by Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa, the system is capable of engaging low-flying aircraft and...

February 16, 2026
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USAF Selects Shield AI Hivemind for CCA

The US Air Force has chosen Shield AI to provide mission autonomy software for a Collaborative Combat Aircraft prototype. Shield AI’s Hivemind system will power Anduril Industries’ YFQ-44A Fury...

February 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Ukraine Expands Online Arms Market

Ukraine has expanded its DOT Chain Defence digital procurement platform to allow frontline units to directly order unmanned ground systems. The marketplace now includes robotic platforms for logistics, evacuation,...

February 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Europe Launches 500km Strike Drone Plan

Defense ministers from Germany, France, the UK, Italy, Poland, and Sweden have agreed to jointly develop a long-range loitering munition under the European Long-range Strike Approach (ELSA). The proposed...

February 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Greece to Deploy S-100 on FDI Frigates

The Hellenic Navy has acquired ship-based Camcopter S-100 unmanned air systems from Schiebel for deployment aboard its French-built FDI frigates. Integration will begin with HS Kimon (F601), with additional...

February 16, 2026
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NATO Signs $237M Rheinmetall Deal

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency has placed an initial order worth €200 million for 120mm tank ammunition from Rheinmetall under a 2025 framework agreement. The procurement will replenish...

February 16, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Estonia Orders 12 More Caesar Guns

Estonia has signed a contract with France and KNDS for 12 additional Caesar 155mm self-propelled howitzers. The new systems will equip the 3rd self-propelled artillery battalion under the Estonian...