NEWS - defencenews.online

February 11, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Mighty Hornet IV Combat Drone Passes Joint Taiwan-Kratos Trial

Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) and US-based Kratos have completed a successful test of the integrated Mighty Hornet IV attack uncrewed aerial vehicle. The trial...

February 11, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Next-Generation Guidance Enhances Europe’s Flagship Air-to-Air Missile

The European-made Meteor air-to-air missile is undergoing a significant enhancement, with Spanish defense company Indra focusing on upgrading one of its most vital features. Central to the improvement is...

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

Thales Collaboration Boosts Naval Group’s AI-Driven Combat Systems

Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly central to France’s defense industrial strategy, influencing the design, production, and operation of naval combat systems. In line with this strategy, Naval Group has...

February 11, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

LightPath Wins $9.6M Military Contract for Advanced Cooled Infrared Cameras

LightPath Technologies Inc. has secured a $9.6 million contract to deliver cooled infrared camera systems to an existing customer supporting defense and security operations. The ordered systems feature integrated...

February 11, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

Taiwan Drops C-130H Upgrade Plan in Favor of Procuring 10 C-130Js

The Taiwanese Air Force has revealed plans to purchase 10 C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft from the United States, scrapping a previous initiative to extend the service life of...

February 11, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

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

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

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...