February, 2026 - Weeklydefencenews

February 6, 2026
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Korea’s Hanwha, KAI Partner on Next-Gen Air

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace and KAI have agreed to jointly develop advanced aerospace capabilities, including unmanned platforms and domestically produced aircraft engines. The cooperation aims to enhance global competitiveness...

February 6, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Finland’s F-35 Engines Enter Local Assembly

Finland has strengthened its F-35 program by assigning Patria responsibility for local assembly of Pratt & Whitney’s F135 engines. Work is underway at the new Nokia-based site and will...

Ukraine May Access EU Loan for UK Weapons

European Union member states have agreed on conditions governing a new 90-billion-euro loan package designed to support Ukraine’s defense and fiscal needs amid ongoing conflict with Russia. Of the...

German IFVs to Get Hensoldt Optronics

German sensor specialist Hensoldt has been awarded contracts totaling approximately 400 million euros by KNDS to supply advanced digital optronic systems for Boxer armored vehicles and Leopard 2 A8...

February 5, 2026
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Soldier Systems
New Product Launches

Slovak Troops Receive New Uniforms, Weapons

Slovakia’s Ministry of Defence has introduced a new Personal Clothing System – Combat Uniform, designated M25 or “Vzor 25,” alongside a broader modernization of small arms and soldier equipment....

February 5, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

UGV Capabilities Expanded by Milrem, EOS

Estonian unmanned systems specialist Milrem Robotics and Australia’s EOS Defence Systems have formalized a strategic teaming agreement aimed at advancing next-generation unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) capabilities, with a particular...

February 5, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Private Firms Invited to India Fighter Program

India has advanced its AMCA fighter program by selecting three private-sector-led consortia to compete for prototype development, marking a structural shift away from sole reliance on state-owned aerospace production....

February 5, 2026
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

A330 MRTT Auto-Refueling Cleared by Singapore

The Republic of Singapore Air Force has secured world-first full certification for automatic air-to-air refueling on its Airbus A330 MRTT tankers. The A3R system, validated after comprehensive flight trials...

February 5, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Hungary Secures C-390 Fleet Support Package

Embraer has formalized a sustainment partnership with Hungary to support its C-390 Millennium transport aircraft through ongoing maintenance and logistics services. The agreement leverages Embraer’s European support network to...

$100M Boost for Overland AI Defense Vehicles

Autonomous systems developer Overland AI announced a $100 million funding round aimed at expanding operational deployment of robotic ground vehicles across U.S. military formations. The financing package, led by...