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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...

February 3, 2026
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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...

February 2, 2026
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Kongsberg–PGZ Win $1.65B Polish Contract for Counter-UAS Systems

Poland has concluded a NOK 16 billion ($1.65 billion) agreement with a Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace–PGZ consortium to acquire advanced counter-UAS systems, significantly enhancing national defences against the expanding...

February 2, 2026
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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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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...

January 29, 2026
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Army Launches 40mm Ammo Plant, Test Range

The US Army has taken another step toward strengthening its industrial base with the opening of a new 40mm grenade production line at AMTEC’s Wisconsin facility. The modernized line...

January 29, 2026
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Russia Upgrades SHORAD With Auto-Tracking

The Russian military’s Zubr SHORAD system reflects a growing emphasis on countering small, agile aerial threats on the modern battlefield. By combining airspace surveillance sensors with automated tracking and...