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February 17, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Safran and Bharat Electronics Partner to Produce HAMMER Munitions in India

India and France have agreed to form a joint venture to manufacture the HAMMER precision-guided weapon system in India, expanding on a cooperation agreement signed in November 2025. The...

February 16, 2026
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Mergers & JV

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 13, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Lockheed Martin, Fujitsu Cement Ties to Support Japan’s SPY-7 Radar Initiative

Lockheed Martin has officially appointed Fujitsu Limited as a supplier for a critical component of Japan’s Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV) SPY-7 radar antenna. At a recent signing ceremony,...

February 12, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Anduril Partners With Rune on Advanced Army Command-and-Control Program

Rune Technologies has been selected to participate in Anduril’s $99.6-million Next-Generation Command and Control (NGC2) prototype program for the US Army, which is currently undergoing evaluation with the 4th...

February 12, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Naval Group and Sweden Collaborate on Localized Frigate Sustainment

Sweden is advancing plans to localize maintenance for its future frigates following a partnership agreement between Naval Group and Oresund Drydocks AB to establish a domestic support capability. Under...

February 11, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Sweden Rolls Out Service Life Upgrade Program for CV90 Fleet

Sweden has entered into a pre-design agreement with HB Utveckling AB — a joint venture between BAE Systems Hägglunds and Bofors — to initiate a comprehensive life-extension program for...

February 11, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Hanwha and Estonian Firm Collaborate on Anti-Drone Technologies

Hanwha Aerospace of South Korea has entered into a partnership with Estonia’s Frankenburg Technologies to co-develop counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) for future land combat platforms, according to Yonhap News...

February 10, 2026
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Mergers & JV

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 7, 2026
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Mergers & JV

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
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Mergers & JV

South Korea’s Hanwha, KAI Team Up for Future Air and Unmanned Platforms

Hanwha Aerospace and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) have reached an agreement to collaborate on future defence and aerospace programs. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding in Seoul...