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February 16, 2026
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France to Supply 12 Caesar to Estonia

The Estonian defense procurement agency has expanded its Caesar artillery program with an order for 12 more 155mm systems from KNDS and France. Assigned to a newly formed battalion,...

February 13, 2026
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US Pushes Artillery Range With New Rounds

The US Army is evaluating the Next-Generation Rocket Assisted Projectile at Yuma Proving Ground, aiming to extend artillery engagement ranges beyond 30 kilometers. The rocket-boosted round is intended to...

February 13, 2026
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Azerbaijan Orders SAM-120 Mortars

Slovakia has signed a framework agreement to supply Azerbaijan with 96 SAM-120 self-propelled mortar systems, with options that could expand the order to as many as 300 units. The...

February 12, 2026
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US Centralizes Arms Export Controls

Washington has reorganized two key agencies responsible for military exports, placing both the Defense Security Cooperation Agency and the Defense Technology Security Administration under the Pentagon’s acquisition office. The...

February 12, 2026
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Sunray Laser Counters Aerial Drones

A new Ukrainian laser system known as Sunray has been tested as a counter-drone solution. Operating without visible emissions, the device reportedly disabled a drone in seconds during field...

February 11, 2026
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Hanwha Teams With Estonia on C-Drone

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace and Estonia-based Frankenburg Technologies have launched a joint effort to develop anti-drone solutions tailored for advanced ground combat vehicles. Hanwha will embed the system into...

February 9, 2026
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Rafael Wins $250M Vietnam Contract

Vietnam has reportedly secured a $250-million deal with Rafael to domestically produce the Spike Firefly loitering munition under a licensed technology transfer framework. Designed for close-quarters and urban warfare,...

February 9, 2026
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$350M Turkey–Egypt Deal Expands Arms Ties

Ankara and Cairo have finalized a comprehensive defense package worth $350 million, blending military exports with industrial collaboration. Central to the agreement is the sale of the Tolga short-range...

February 9, 2026
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$5.2M Deal for Bumblebee V2 System

In a move to strengthen US counter-drone defenses, JIATF-401 has contracted Perennial Autonomy to deliver Bumblebee V2 kinetic interceptor drones under a $5.2-million agreement. The low-cost, NDAA-compliant multi-rotor platform...

February 5, 2026
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Ukraine May Access EU Loan for UK Weapons

European Union member states have agreed on conditions governing a new 90-billion-euro loan package designed to support Ukraine’s defense and fiscal needs amid ongoing conflict with Russia. Of the...