February, 2026 - Weeklydefencenews

$5.2M Deal for Bumblebee V2 System

In a move to strengthen US counter-drone defenses, JIATF-401 has contracted Perennial Autonomy to deliver Bumblebee V2 kinetic interceptor drones under a $5.2-million agreement. The low-cost, NDAA-compliant multi-rotor platform...

February 9, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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New Red Cat USV Adds Stand-Off Strike

Red Cat Holdings has unveiled the V7 unmanned surface vessel, reinforcing its strategic push into autonomous maritime strike systems. Produced by its Blue Ops division, the 26-foot USV is...

February 9, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Indra Airborne Attack Project Gains OCCAR

The multinational REACT II program has entered a new phase under OCCAR management, advancing modular airborne electronic attack capabilities. Coordinated by Indra and supported by seven European nations, the...

Kongsberg RWS Selected for CAVS 6×6 Fleet

Under a major European armored vehicle program, Kongsberg will supply hundreds of Protector RS4 remote weapon stations to Patria for integration into German and Swedish CAVS platforms. The modular,...

$350M Turkey–Egypt Deal Expands Arms Ties

Ankara and Cairo have finalized a comprehensive defense package worth $350 million, blending military exports with industrial collaboration. Central to the agreement is the sale of the Tolga short-range...

February 9, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

First BLAZE Autonomous Drones Reach Europe

NATO members Estonia, Latvia, and Belgium have started integrating Origin Robotics’ BLAZE interceptor drones into their defense architectures, marking a milestone in European autonomous counter-UAS deployment. The Latvian-designed system,...

February 9, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Germany Expands Mobile C-UAS With KNDS, TYTAN

KNDS and TYTAN Technologies have deepened their cooperation to advance mobile counter-unmanned aerial capabilities for armored land systems. Their newly signed memorandum expands previous integration efforts, including the incorporation...

India–France SCALP Missile Negotiations

India’s move to expand its SCALP cruise missile stockpile reflects operational lessons from Operation Sindoor, where the weapon demonstrated high precision and survivability in contested airspace. The prospective deal...

February 9, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

US Army Swarming Ground Robots Contract

The US Army’s contract with Swarmbotics AI reflects growing institutional support for autonomous, swarm-enabled ground systems. By prioritizing attritable sUGVs that can operate cooperatively with minimal human control, the...

February 8, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

German Defence Exports in 2025

Germany’s 2025 arms export data underscores Europe’s evolving security posture, with Ukraine emerging as the top recipient amid the ongoing war with Russia. Significant purchases by Norway and Sweden...