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February 10, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Russia Inducts Modernized Su-57 Fighters Equipped with Advanced Weapons

Here are two professionally rephrased variants of the article-style content: Variant 1 Russia’s Ministry of Defense has taken delivery of a “large batch” of upgraded Su-57 fighter jets produced...

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BAE to Supply Missile Warning Systems to Allies Under $137M US Army Contract

BAE Systems has secured $137 million in foreign military sales contracts from the US Army to supply AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS) to allied nations. The system is...

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February 10, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Missile & Missile Defence

Excalibur and Aselsan Establish European Defense Joint Venture

Czech defense firm Excalibur International and Turkey’s state-owned defense company Aselsan have formed a European-based joint venture aimed at expanding their international market presence. The partnership will focus on...

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February 10, 2026
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R&D
Land Platforms

Norway and UK Deepen Armoured Vehicle Program via New R&D Pact

Norway and the United Kingdom have signed a research and development (R&D) agreement under the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) program, marking a significant step toward the future...

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US Approves $185M Military Spare Parts Package for Ukraine

The US State Department has authorized a potential $185 million foreign military sale of Class IX spare parts and associated equipment to Ukraine. According to a pending Department of...

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February 10, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Armenia Strengthens Military Capabilities with US V-BAT Drone Induction

Armenia has formally confirmed the acquisition of US-manufactured V-BAT unmanned aerial vehicles, marking a tangible advancement in its growing defense partnership with Washington. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that...

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France Delivers Replacement SAMP/T Radar to Support Ukraine’s Air Defenses

France will provide Ukraine with a replacement radar for its SAMP/T air defense missile system while an existing unit undergoes repairs, reinforcing Kyiv’s air defense capabilities amid sustained aerial...

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Excalibur Army clinches $300M Southeast Asia contract for Patriot armored fleet

Excalibur Army has landed a $300 million export contract from an undisclosed Southeast Asian customer for the supply of more than 100 Patriot armored vehicles, marking a major international...

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Germany expands air defence arsenal with major IRIS-T order from Diehl

Germany’s federal arms procurement authority has awarded Diehl Defence a series of contracts for the acquisition of the IRIS-T missile family, covering both air-to-air and ground-based air defense roles...

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Vietnam locks $250M Rafael pact for local production of Spike Firefly systems

Vietnam’s Ministry of Defense has reportedly finalized a $250 million agreement with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to establish local production of the Spike Firefly loitering munition, known in Hebrew...

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