2026 - defencenews.online

February 11, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

USAF Awards Boeing Contract for C-17A Flight Deck Upgrade

The US Air Force has granted Boeing a contract to modernize the flight deck of the C-17A Globemaster III, ensuring the long-term operational viability of the strategic airlifter. The...

February 10, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

Eurofighter Typhoon Set for Performance Boost with Aerodynamic Upgrade Kit

Eurofighter, together with NATO’s Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA), has signed a contract to develop, test, and certify an Aerodynamic Modification Kit (AMK) for the Eurofighter Typhoon fighter...

February 10, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Curtiss-Wright Selected to Deliver Mission Computers for USAF C-17 Fleet

Boeing has entered into a partnership with Curtiss-Wright Corporation to supply next-generation mission computers for the US Air Force’s C-17 Globemaster III strategic airlift fleet. The agreement supports the...

February 10, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

Bangladesh Acquires Retired Royal Navy Survey Vessel

The United Kingdom has transferred a former Royal Navy survey vessel to the Bangladesh Navy, strengthening the South Asian navy’s maritime security and protection capabilities. The ship, HMS Enterprise...

February 10, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

Saab Considers APKWS Rocket Integration on Gripen for Counter-Drone Role

Saab is assessing the integration of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) onto the JAS 39 Gripen fighter as a cost-effective solution for counter-drone operations. Driven by operational...

February 10, 2026
G.Krish
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...

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...

February 10, 2026
G.Krish
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...

February 10, 2026
G.Krish
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...

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...