February, 2026 - Weeklydefencenews

February 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Sofia Considers 100 Centauros C-UAS

Sofia is exploring the acquisition of over 100 Greek-made Centauros anti-drone systems through the EU’s SAFE defense initiative. Produced by Hellenic Aerospace Industry, the platform has already been deployed...

February 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Joint Venture Boosts AI Drone Output

Auterion and Airlogix have launched a Germany-based joint venture to manufacture autonomous unmanned aerial systems for Ukraine. Announced at the Munich Security Conference, the initiative merges Ukrainian combat experience...

France to Supply 12 Caesar to Estonia

The Estonian defense procurement agency has expanded its Caesar artillery program with an order for 12 more 155mm systems from KNDS and France. Assigned to a newly formed battalion,...

February 16, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Guide to Europe’s Akeron Strike Missile

MBDA’s Akeron series represents a shift from traditional anti-tank missiles to connected, multi-role precision weapons. The medium-range Akeron MP and extended-range Akeron LP combine infrared and TV seekers with...

February 16, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Rheinmetall Wins $237M NATO Contract

NATO’s procurement agency has initiated deliveries of 120mm tank ammunition from Rheinmetall valued at roughly €200 million. The order falls under a Basic Contractual Instrument signed in 2025 that...

February 16, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Apache Fires Proximity Anti-Drone Round

The US Army has demonstrated a new counter-UAS capability by live-testing the XM1225 proximity-fused round from an AH-64 Apache helicopter. Fired from the aircraft’s M230 Chain Gun, the 30×113mm...

February 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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Camcopter S-100 Heads to Greek Navy

Greece’s Hellenic Navy has selected Schiebel’s Camcopter S-100 UAS for its new FDI frigates, beginning with HS Kimon. The VTOL drone can conduct day-and-night missions in adverse weather and...

February 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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EU States Start Long-Range Drone Program

Six European nations have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on a cost-effective loitering munition capable of striking targets beyond 500 kilometers. The ELSA initiative envisions a scalable...

February 16, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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Ground Robots Go on Sale in Ukraine

Ukrainian forces can now directly procure ground robotic systems through the DOT Chain Defence online marketplace, broadening access to automation technologies. Initially piloted with limited brigades, the platform rapidly...

February 16, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Hivemind Chosen for YFQ-44A Autonomy

Shield AI has been selected by the US Air Force to deliver its Hivemind autonomy software for integration into Anduril’s YFQ-44A under the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program. Acting as...