Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

February 6, 2026
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Naval Platforms

MK 38 Weapon System Receives Major Upgrade

The Navy’s MK 38 weapon system has entered its fourth iteration, featuring a 30mm main gun and improved sensor suite, delivering greater lethality and precision against emerging maritime and...

February 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Startup Boosts US Defense Drone Production

Ohio-based Agilis Air is accelerating production of its modular Remora drone with grant-backed pre-manufacturing of 55 systems. Designed for affordability and fast deployment, the platform aligns with expected DoD...

February 6, 2026
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Air Platforms

Korea’s Hanwha, KAI Partner on Next-Gen Air

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace and KAI have agreed to jointly develop advanced aerospace capabilities, including unmanned platforms and domestically produced aircraft engines. The cooperation aims to enhance global competitiveness...

February 6, 2026
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Air Platforms

Finland’s F-35 Engines Enter Local Assembly

Finland has strengthened its F-35 program by assigning Patria responsibility for local assembly of Pratt & Whitney’s F135 engines. Work is underway at the new Nokia-based site and will...

February 5, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

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 5, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

German IFVs to Get Hensoldt Optronics

German sensor specialist Hensoldt has been awarded contracts totaling approximately 400 million euros by KNDS to supply advanced digital optronic systems for Boxer armored vehicles and Leopard 2 A8...

February 5, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Slovak Troops Receive New Uniforms, Weapons

Slovakia’s Ministry of Defence has introduced a new Personal Clothing System – Combat Uniform, designated M25 or “Vzor 25,” alongside a broader modernization of small arms and soldier equipment....

February 5, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

UGV Capabilities Expanded by Milrem, EOS

Estonian unmanned systems specialist Milrem Robotics and Australia’s EOS Defence Systems have formalized a strategic teaming agreement aimed at advancing next-generation unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) capabilities, with a particular...

February 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

Private Firms Invited to India Fighter Program

India has advanced its AMCA fighter program by selecting three private-sector-led consortia to compete for prototype development, marking a structural shift away from sole reliance on state-owned aerospace production....

February 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

A330 MRTT Auto-Refueling Cleared by Singapore

The Republic of Singapore Air Force has secured world-first full certification for automatic air-to-air refueling on its Airbus A330 MRTT tankers. The A3R system, validated after comprehensive flight trials...