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February 17, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Bulgaria Considers Purchasing Over 100 Greek-Made Centaur Anti-Drone Systems

Bulgaria is reportedly considering the purchase of more than 100 counter-drone systems from Greece under a European Union defense funding mechanism. The prospective deal focuses on the “Centauros” anti-drone...

February 16, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Unmanned Systems

German-Ukrainian Partnership Aims to Expand Production of AI-Enabled UAVs

US-German autonomous software specialist Auterion and Ukrainian defense manufacturer Airlogix have established a joint venture to produce AI-enabled unmanned aerial systems for Ukraine and partner nations. Formed with backing...

France to Deliver 12 Additional Caesar Howitzers to Estonia

Estonia’s defence procurement authority has concluded an agreement with France and KNDS for the purchase of 12 additional CAESAR self-propelled howitzer systems. This follows an earlier contract signed in...

February 16, 2026
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R&D
Land Platforms

Akeron Explained: Europe’s Emerging Backbone for Modern Precision Land Warfare

The Akeron missile family emerged from a decade of evolving warfare in which armored vehicles, concealed combatants, and fluid urban threats demanded a more intelligent and adaptable precision weapon....

February 16, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Rheinmetall Secures $237 Million NATO Contract to Reinforce Armored Forces’ Ammo Supply

The NATO Support and Procurement Agency has launched an initial procurement request for 120mm tank ammunition from Rheinmetall, acting on behalf of several NATO member nations. The contract, valued...

February 16, 2026
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R&D
Air Platforms

Apache Tested With New Airburst Counter-UAS Round by US Army

The United States Army has successfully conducted a live-fire test of an AH-64 Apache helicopter equipped with a proximity-fused munition developed to address the escalating threat of unmanned aircraft...

February 16, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

New FDI-Class Frigates to Deploy Camcopter S-100 Drones for Maritime Operations

The Hellenic Navy has acquired shipborne Camcopter S-100 unmanned air systems from Schiebel to equip its three newly delivered French-built FDI frigates. Although financial and contractual specifics remain undisclosed,...

February 16, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Europe Launches Collaborative Long-Range (500km+) Attack Drone Effort

Defense ministers from Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Poland, and Sweden have signed a letter of intent to jointly develop an affordable long-range loitering munition capable of striking...

February 16, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Ukrainian Defense Tech Platform Expands With Launch of Unmanned Ground Systems for Purchase

Ukraine’s armed forces can now procure ground robotic systems directly through the DOT Chain Defence digital marketplace, significantly expanding frontline access to automated battlefield equipment. Military units are able...

February 16, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Shield AI’s Hivemind Software Chosen by USAF for YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft

The US Air Force (USAF) has chosen Shield AI to provide mission autonomy software for a drone prototype under its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. Shield AI’s Hivemind system...