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February 16, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

France to Deliver 12 Additional Caesar Howitzers to Estonia

Estonia’s defence procurement authority has concluded an agreement with France and KNDS for the purchase of 12 additional CAESAR self-propelled howitzer systems. This follows an earlier contract signed in...

February 13, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

US Army Advances Long-Range Firepower Through Next-Generation Rocket-Boosted Shells

The United States Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) is evaluating what could become the next evolution in US artillery capability, testing a rocket-boosted projectile designed to strike targets at...

February 13, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Slovakia Finalizes SAM-120 Mortar Export Deal With Azerbaijan

Bratislava has concluded a framework agreement to export its domestically developed SAM-120 self-propelled mortar system to Azerbaijan, Slovak news agency Pravda reported. The contract was signed on the sidelines...

February 12, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

US Defense Department Streamlines Arms Exports With Enhanced Oversight

The US Department of Defense has realigned two major agencies under its Office of Acquisition and Sustainment in an effort to simplify and accelerate foreign military sales processes. The...

February 12, 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...