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February 10, 2026
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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
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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...

February 10, 2026
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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
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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
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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...

February 10, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

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...

February 10, 2026
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Armenia Strengthens Military Capabilities with US V-BAT Drone Induction

Armenia has formally confirmed the acquisition of US-manufactured V-BAT unmanned aerial vehicles, marking a tangible advancement in its growing defense partnership with Washington. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that...

February 10, 2026
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France Delivers Replacement SAMP/T Radar to Support Ukraine’s Air Defenses

France will provide Ukraine with a replacement radar for its SAMP/T air defense missile system while an existing unit undergoes repairs, reinforcing Kyiv’s air defense capabilities amid sustained aerial...

February 9, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Excalibur Army clinches $300M Southeast Asia contract for Patriot armored fleet

Excalibur Army has landed a $300 million export contract from an undisclosed Southeast Asian customer for the supply of more than 100 Patriot armored vehicles, marking a major international...

February 9, 2026
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Germany expands air defence arsenal with major IRIS-T order from Diehl

Germany’s federal arms procurement authority has awarded Diehl Defence a series of contracts for the acquisition of the IRIS-T missile family, covering both air-to-air and ground-based air defense roles...