2026 - Weeklydefencenews

February 10, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Gripen May Use APKWS Rockets vs Drones

Swedish defense firm Saab is exploring arming its Gripen fighters with APKWS laser-guided rockets to provide an economical anti-drone capability. Executives highlighted that modern air combat increasingly requires cost-efficient...

February 10, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Advanced Weapons Added to Su-57 Fleet

The Russian military has received a fresh shipment of upgraded Su-57 stealth fighters from state aerospace manufacturer UAC. These aircraft reportedly incorporate improvements shaped by combat lessons, including refined...

$137M Deal Funds BAE Missile Warning

The US Army has awarded BAE Systems $137 million in foreign military sales contracts for the AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning System, expanding its deployment across allied fleets. The system...

February 10, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

New EU Defense JV by Excalibur, Aselsan

Excalibur International and Aselsan have agreed to establish a joint venture focused on delivering integrated defense solutions for international markets. Central to the initiative is the pairing of the...

February 10, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

UK, Norway Sign CAV R&D Agreement

The UK and Norway have formalized their participation in the CAVS program by signing its R&D agreement, strengthening multinational collaboration on a common 6×6 armored vehicle platform. The move...

$185M US Military Parts Deal for Kyiv

Washington has cleared a prospective $185-million defense sale to Ukraine focused on spare parts and sustainment equipment for US-origin systems already in service. The Class IX components will support...

February 10, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Gripen May Use APKWS Rockets vs Drones

Advanced Weapons Added to Su-57 Fleet

$137M Deal Funds BAE Missile Warning

New EU Defense JV by Excalibur, Aselsan

UK, Norway Sign CAV R&D Agreement

$185M US Military Parts Deal for Kyiv

US V-BAT Drones Boost Armenia Military

Paris Delivers Replacement SAMP/T to Kyiv

$300M Patriot Vehicle Deal in SE Asia

Diehl Secures Major IRIS-T Deal