2026 - Weeklydefencenews

February 9, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

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...

February 7, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

US Marine Corps 3D-Printed FPV Drone (HANX)

The Marine Corps’ approval of the 3D-printed HANX FPV drone marks a significant step toward secure, in-house unmanned system development. Designed by a Marine and built to meet NDAA...

February 7, 2026
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

UK–Turkey EW Training Cooperation

Babcock International and Aselsan are evaluating a joint approach to meeting the RAF’s future electronic warfare training needs, reflecting the UK’s shift toward preparing aircrews for high-threat, contested environments....

February 6, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Columbia Sub: Backbone of US Nuclear Deterrent

America’s next-generation Columbia-class SSBN will sustain the sea-based leg of the nuclear triad as older Ohio-class boats retire. Equipped with advanced acoustic quieting, secure communications, and a reactor that...

February 6, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

CH-53K Helicopters Get Elbit Systems Boost

Elbit Systems will equip Israel’s future CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters with advanced command-and-control, avionics, and directional infrared countermeasure systems under a $130-million agreement. The upgrades aim to enhance survivability and...

February 6, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Prague Moves to Replace Pandur II Fleet

Prague is advancing plans for a large-scale armored vehicle renewal program aimed at replacing 127 aging Pandur II vehicles. The study under military review highlights domestic and European options,...

February 6, 2026
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

RAF EW Training System Proposed by Partners

The UK’s Babcock and Aselsan are assessing a joint solution to modernize RAF electronic warfare training. Their focus is a scalable system capable of simulating integrated air defense networks,...