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February 9, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Baltic states and Belgium induct BLAZE autonomous interceptor drone systems

Estonia, Latvia, and Belgium have begun taking delivery of the BLAZE autonomous interceptor drone system developed by Origin Robotics, marking the first operational deployment of a domestically produced, fully...

February 9, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Germany boosts mobile counter-drone capabilities through KNDS–TYTAN expansion

German land systems manufacturer KNDS and counter-drone specialist TYTAN Technologies have agreed to expand their cooperation on mobile counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) for military land platforms. The companies have...

India, France Step Up Defence Talks Centered on 100-Missile SCALP Proposal

India and France are edging closer to finalizing a significant defence agreement focused on the procurement of additional SCALP air-launched cruise missiles, a capability that proved its operational effectiveness...

February 9, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

US Army Taps Swarmbotics for Next-Gen Swarming Ground Robotics

Swarmbotics AI has secured a U.S. Army contract to develop swarming, attritable small unmanned ground vehicles (sUGVs) for the 1st Cavalry Division. The contract follows Swarmbotics’ performance at last...

February 8, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Ukraine, Norway, Sweden Emerge as Key Markets for German Weapons

Ukraine remained the largest destination for German defense exports last year, followed by Germany’s Scandinavian NATO partners Norway and Sweden, according to an official report released on Friday. Germany’s...

February 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Unmanned Systems

First NDAA-Compliant 3D-Printed Drone Engineered by US Marine Corps

The U.S. Marine Corps has developed a first-person-view (FPV) drone produced using 3D-printing technology that is simple to assemble, ready for operational use, and compliant with national security requirements....

February 7, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Air Platforms

Babcock–Aselsan Collaboration Targets RAF Electronic Warfare Training Needs

UK-based Babcock International and Turkey’s Aselsan have agreed to jointly examine options to support the Royal Air Force’s future electronic warfare training requirements. The collaboration will focus on a...

February 6, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

Columbia-Class Submarines Redefine Stealth, Power, and Nuclear Deterrence

Hidden beneath the ocean’s surface and far from public view, America’s next-generation nuclear deterrent is steadily taking form. The Columbia-class submarine is a heavily fortified platform designed to replace...

February 6, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

Israel’s CH-53K Fleet to Receive Local Upgrades From Elbit

Israel has awarded Elbit Systems a $130 million contract to integrate domestically developed aviation systems on its future CH-53K Pereh heavy-lift helicopters. Managed by the Defense Procurement Directorate, the...

February 6, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Prague Advances Major Armored Vehicle Procurement to Replace Pandur II

The Czech Republic is edging closer to a major armored vehicle procurement to replace its Pandur II 8×8 fleet, with plans to acquire more than 250 new armored personnel...