2026 - Weeklydefencenews

February 17, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

New APS Boosts Korean Tank Defense

South Korea’s Hanwha Systems has showcased an advanced active protection system aimed at neutralizing anti-armor threats in real time. Displayed at the World Defense Show 2026, the technology is...

February 17, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Babcock Wins French Training Contract

Babcock International has secured a fresh agreement to deliver comprehensive pilot training for France’s air and naval forces. The program includes classroom teaching and live-flight instruction across two major...

February 17, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

CJADC2 Connects Joint Warfighting

CJADC2 is the Pentagon’s multinational command-and-control framework designed to link air, land, sea, space, and cyber forces with allied partners. Expanding on JADC2, it focuses on breaking down data...

Berlin Eyes Poland’s Piorun Missiles

Berlin has expressed preliminary interest in acquiring Poland’s Piorun MANPADS, a portable air defense weapon designed to counter aircraft, helicopters, and drones. Produced by Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa and its...

February 17, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Kuwait Launches Domestic Ammo Plant

The Kuwaiti government has officially launched its first light ammunition manufacturing plant, the Nayef facility, aimed at enhancing domestic defense production. Built to NATO standards, the factory will operate...

February 17, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

US Orders New Bunker Buster Bombs

The US Air Force has contracted Boeing to replenish its inventory of GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrators in a deal valued at over $100 million. The procurement comes after the...

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...