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February 10, 2026
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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...

February 10, 2026
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Bangladesh Acquires Retired Royal Navy Survey Vessel

The United Kingdom has transferred a former Royal Navy survey vessel to the Bangladesh Navy, strengthening the South Asian navy’s maritime security and protection capabilities. The ship, HMS Enterprise...

February 10, 2026
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R&D

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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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 10, 2026
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R&D

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...