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February 17, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Weapons and Munition

Germany Expresses Initial Interest in Poland’s Piorun MANPADS

Germany is considering the procurement of Poland’s indigenously developed Piorun man-portable air defense system (MANPADS). Polish Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk confirmed Berlin’s preliminary interest but did not disclose...

February 17, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Weapons and Munition

Kuwait Launches Its First Local Facility for Light Ammunition Production

Kuwait has inaugurated a new light ammunition production facility, strengthening its domestic defense industry and enhancing national self-sufficiency. Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah officially opened the “Nayef...

February 17, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Boeing to Restock US Inventory of Bunker Buster Bombs Deployed in Iran Operations

The Boeing has been awarded a contract exceeding $100 million to provide Guided Bomb Units and GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator weapons to the United States Air Force. According to...

February 17, 2026
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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...

February 16, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Weapons and Munition

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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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
G.Krish
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,...