2026 - Weeklydefencenews

February 5, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Record Fuze Output Achieved by L3Harris

L3Harris reported a record-setting year in 2025 with deliveries approaching half a million fuzes, highlighting intensified munitions production across the United States and allied defense networks. Output rose sharply...

February 4, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Denmark OKs Five Arctic Patrol Ships

Denmark has approved plans to construct five new Arctic patrol vessels to strengthen surveillance and search-and-rescue capabilities around Greenland. The ships will be produced using a distributed manufacturing model...

February 4, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Belgium, Luxembourg Order 270 CaMo Vehicles

Vehicle production under the CaMo program will be shared across France and Belgium, with KNDS collaborating with Arquus, Thales, and Texelis. Most assembly work will take place at MOL...

February 4, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Ukraine Unleashes Robotic UGV Strike System

KNDS France has secured contracts to deliver 269 armored vehicles to Belgium and Luxembourg under the joint Capacité Motorisée (CaMo) program. The initiative, led by France and Belgium, aims...

Sweden, Denmark Commit $290M to Ukraine AD

Ukrainian defense innovation received a boost with the unveiling of ARDAL, a new unmanned ground vehicle developed by Frontline Robotics and BUREVII. The mobile platform is equipped with a...

February 4, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Clears $3B Saudi F-15 Sustainment Package

Sweden and Denmark have jointly announced a $290-million procurement of air defense systems for Ukraine, aimed at strengthening the country’s ability to counter ongoing Russian aerial attacks. Sweden will...

February 4, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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French Navy Orders Airbus Aliaca VTOL Drone

The introduction of the Aliaca VTOL UAS significantly broadens the French Navy’s maritime intelligence and surveillance capabilities. Capable of vertical take-off and transition to forward flight, the mini-drone supports...

February 4, 2026
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

Adani, Leonardo Team on Military Helos in India

The Adani-Leonardo agreement highlights India’s accelerating push to build domestic aerospace manufacturing capacity. By combining Leonardo’s helicopter design expertise with Adani Defence’s industrial footprint, the partnership seeks to reduce...

February 4, 2026
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Land Platforms
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US Marines Order 30 More BAE ACVs

The US Marine Corps continues to expand its next-generation amphibious fleet with a new BAE Systems ACV-30 contract. The vehicle’s enhanced firepower allows Marines to engage threats at greater...

February 4, 2026
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

Embraer Launches Korea’s First C-390 Airlifter

The rollout of South Korea’s first C-390 Millennium reflects Embraer’s growing footprint in the Asia-Pacific defense market. Designed to replace older airlift platforms, the C-390 combines jet performance with...