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February 4, 2026
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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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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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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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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...

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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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...

February 4, 2026
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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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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 3, 2026
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Teledyne FLIR Delivers Black Hornet Nano Drones to Swiss Armed Forces

Teledyne FLIR Defense has secured a $17.5 million deal to supply Switzerland with its Black Hornet 4 nano-class unmanned aerial vehicles, marking a significant upgrade to the country’s close-range...

Rheinmetall Secures Ammunition Order From Denmark for CV90 Fleets

The Danish government has entered into a seven-year framework agreement with Rheinmetall for the supply of ammunition across multiple platforms, including infantry fighting vehicles, air defense systems, main battle...