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February 12, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

‘Sunray’ Laser Weapon Strengthens Ukraine’s Anti-Drone Capabilities

Ukraine has introduced a new cost-effective counter-drone solution in its defense arsenal: a silent laser system dubbed “Sunray.” The system reportedly operates without emitting visible light and features a...

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 9, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Ankara and Cairo seal $350M defence pact to deepen arms ties and co-production

Turkey and Egypt have concluded a $350 million defence cooperation agreement aimed at expanding bilateral military supply chains and establishing joint defence production infrastructure in North Africa. The deal...

February 9, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Pentagon task force invests $5.2M in Bumblebee V2 counter-UAS systems

The Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401), the Pentagon’s central coordination body for counter-UAS efforts, has awarded Perennial Autonomy a $5.2 million contract to deliver kinetic counter-drone systems for...

February 9, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Vietnam locks $250M Rafael pact for local production of Spike Firefly systems

Vietnam’s Ministry of Defense has reportedly finalized a $250 million agreement with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to establish local production of the Spike Firefly loitering munition, known in Hebrew...

February 5, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

EU Moves to Enable Ukraine Loan for Purchasing Additional UK-Supplied Weapons

EU member states on Wednesday agreed that Ukraine may use a new €90-billion ($118 billion) loan to purchase a larger share of weapons from close allies such as the...

February 3, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Denmark Boosts Air Defense and CV90 Readiness With Rheinmetall Ammunition

The Danish government has awarded Rheinmetall a long-term contract to supply ammunition for multiple platforms, including infantry fighting vehicles and self-propelled air defense systems. The seven-year framework agreement is...

February 2, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Poland Signs $1.65B Deal With Kongsberg-PGZ for Counter-Drone Systems

Poland’s armaments procurement authority has awarded a contract worth 16 billion Norwegian kroner ($1.65 billion) to a joint consortium comprising Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ)...

February 2, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Boeing Taps Australia’s Ferra to Build HAAWC Wing Kits

Boeing has awarded Australia-based Ferra Engineering a contract to manufacture wing kits for the High Altitude Anti-Submarine Warfare Weapon Capability (HAAWC), reinforcing the long-standing industrial partnership between the two...

February 2, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Netherlands Signs Long-Term Hand Grenade Supply Contract With Rheinmetall

The Netherlands has concluded a framework agreement with Rheinmetall for the manufacture and supply of a broad portfolio of hand grenades for the Dutch armed forces. The agreement spans...