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February 12, 2026
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R&D

US Marines Advance Driverless ROGUE-Fires Platform Using Kodiak Systems

Kodiak AI is bringing artificial intelligence to the US Marine Corps’ ground fleet by integrating its autonomous driving technology into the service’s Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs). At the...

February 12, 2026
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New Product Launches

Romania Hosts New Hanwha K9 Artillery Center

Hanwha Aerospace has commenced construction of a European production hub in Romania dedicated to manufacturing K9 self-propelled howitzers and K10 ammunition resupply vehicles. The new complex, designated H-ACE (Hanwha...

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 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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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 9, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Germany boosts mobile counter-drone capabilities through KNDS–TYTAN expansion

German land systems manufacturer KNDS and counter-drone specialist TYTAN Technologies have agreed to expand their cooperation on mobile counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) for military land platforms. The companies have...

February 9, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

Berlin and Stockholm strengthen CAVS fleet with Kongsberg remote weapon stations

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has secured a €140 million ($165 million) contract from Patria to deliver its Protector Remote Weapon Stations for the German and Swedish Common Armored Vehicle...

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 8, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Ukraine, Norway, Sweden Emerge as Key Markets for German Weapons

Ukraine remained the largest destination for German defense exports last year, followed by Germany’s Scandinavian NATO partners Norway and Sweden, according to an official report released on Friday. Germany’s...

February 6, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Prague Advances Major Armored Vehicle Procurement to Replace Pandur II

The Czech Republic is edging closer to a major armored vehicle procurement to replace its Pandur II 8×8 fleet, with plans to acquire more than 250 new armored personnel...