Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

February 10, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Dhaka Acquires Retired Royal Navy Ship

Britain has sold the retired HMS Enterprise hydrographic survey ship to Bangladesh, enhancing the South Asian navy’s maritime domain awareness capabilities. Built for multi-purpose seabed and coastal surveys, the...

February 10, 2026
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Air Platforms

Gripen May Use APKWS Rockets vs Drones

Swedish defense firm Saab is exploring arming its Gripen fighters with APKWS laser-guided rockets to provide an economical anti-drone capability. Executives highlighted that modern air combat increasingly requires cost-efficient...

February 10, 2026
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Air Platforms

Advanced Weapons Added to Su-57 Fleet

The Russian military has received a fresh shipment of upgraded Su-57 stealth fighters from state aerospace manufacturer UAC. These aircraft reportedly incorporate improvements shaped by combat lessons, including refined...

February 10, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

$137M Deal Funds BAE Missile Warning

The US Army has awarded BAE Systems $137 million in foreign military sales contracts for the AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning System, expanding its deployment across allied fleets. The system...

February 10, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

New EU Defense JV by Excalibur, Aselsan

Excalibur International and Aselsan have agreed to establish a joint venture focused on delivering integrated defense solutions for international markets. Central to the initiative is the pairing of the...

February 10, 2026
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Land Platforms

UK, Norway Sign CAV R&D Agreement

The UK and Norway have formalized their participation in the CAVS program by signing its R&D agreement, strengthening multinational collaboration on a common 6×6 armored vehicle platform. The move...

February 10, 2026
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Land Platforms

$185M US Military Parts Deal for Kyiv

Washington has cleared a prospective $185-million defense sale to Ukraine focused on spare parts and sustainment equipment for US-origin systems already in service. The Class IX components will support...

February 10, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

US V-BAT Drones Boost Armenia Military

Yerevan has taken a concrete step toward deepening military cooperation with Washington by procuring Shield AI’s V-BAT unmanned aircraft via the US Foreign Military Sales framework. The ISR-focused drone,...

February 10, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Paris Delivers Replacement SAMP/T to Kyiv

Paris has announced it will temporarily replace a radar component of Ukraine’s SAMP/T missile defense system while the original unit is being serviced, safeguarding the system’s operational readiness amid...

February 9, 2026
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Land Platforms

$300M Patriot Vehicle Deal in SE Asia

A Southeast Asian nation has ordered over 100 Patriot armored vehicles from Excalibur Army under a $300-million agreement. The 4×4 platform, based on Tatra’s distinctive chassis design, provides mobility...