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Ferra Wins Boeing Contract for Local HAAWC Wing Kit Production

Boeing has chosen Australia’s Ferra Engineering to manufacture wing kits for its High Altitude Anti-Submarine Warfare Weapon Capability (HAAWC), strengthening the long-standing defence manufacturing partnership between the two companies....

February 2, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Oslo Clears Procurement of Two Additional 212CD Submarines

Norway has approved the acquisition of two additional Class 212CD submarines for the Royal Norwegian Navy, increasing the planned fleet to six as part of its long-term undersea warfare...

DARPA Evaluates Autonomous Robotic Tool to Treat Frontline Injuries

DARPA is advancing a new robotic medical concept designed to operate inside the human body, enabling it to locate traumatic injuries and deliver immediate treatment—significantly improving the survival chances...

February 2, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Thales UK Rolls Out New Sensor Suite for Armored Platform Awareness

DARPA is developing an advanced robotic medical concept designed to operate within the human body, enabling it to locate critical injuries and deliver immediate treatment—significantly improving survival prospects for...

Rheinmetall Wins Multi-Year Dutch Contract for Hand Grenades

The Dutch government has signed a framework agreement with Rheinmetall for the production and delivery of a broad range of hand grenades for the Netherlands’ armed forces. The contract...

February 2, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Boeing Secures $2.8B Contract to Upgrade South Korea’s F-15s

Boeing has won a contract valued at up to $2.8 billion from the US Air Force to modernise the Republic of Korea Air Force’s F-15K Slam Eagle fleet, the...

Belgium Establishes Industry Consortium for Army Vehicle Modernisation

Belgium has launched a comprehensive 20-year industrial initiative aimed at transforming the sustainment, support, and readiness of the Belgian Army’s vehicle and weapons fleets. At the core of the...

February 2, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

THAAD Production to Surge Fourfold as Lockheed Martin Scales Up

Lockheed Martin has joined with the US Department of Defense to dramatically expand production of THAAD interceptors, responding to rising demand for advanced missile-defence capabilities across the United States...

Poland Orders MS-110 Recon Pods From Raytheon

Poland is set to enhance its airborne intelligence capabilities following a $197-million Raytheon contract for MS-110 multispectral reconnaissance pods. The system delivers wide-area, high-resolution imagery while leveraging artificial intelligence...

January 30, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

USAF Orders More MH-139A Helos From Boeing

The U.S. Air Force continues to expand its MH-139A Grey Wolf fleet with a new Boeing contract for four additional helicopters. Designed to replace the UH-1N Huey, the Grey...