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February 5, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

$100M Boost for Overland AI Defense Vehicles

Autonomous systems developer Overland AI announced a $100 million funding round aimed at expanding operational deployment of robotic ground vehicles across U.S. military formations. The financing package, led by...

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...

January 23, 2026
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Air Platforms

Harmattan AI Secures $200M Led by Dassault

Dassault Aviation has strengthened its push into autonomous combat aviation by leading a $200 million investment in Harmattan AI. The partnership focuses on embedding controlled and supervised AI into...

January 21, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Taiwan Details Weapons for $40B Defense Plan

Taiwan has taken a significant step toward clarifying its long-term defense priorities by releasing a detailed list of weapon systems planned under a proposed 1.25-trillion NTD special defense budget....

January 15, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

L3Harris Missile Unit to Receive $1B US Investment

The US plans to invest $1 billion in L3Harris’ newly established Missile Solutions business to expand production of solid rocket motors critical for major missile programs. The investment will...

January 12, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Sweden Boosts Air Defenses With $1.6B Plan

The Swedish government revealed a $1.6-billion air defense investment aimed at enhancing protection against aerial threats, particularly over civilian areas. Officials cited Ukraine’s experience as evidence of the importance...

January 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

Turkey Defense, Aviation Exports Top $10B

Turkey reported a sharp rise in defense and aerospace exports in 2025, with overseas sales climbing to $10 billion—up nearly 50 percent year on year. European and NATO markets...

December 17, 2025
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Unmanned Systems

Vatn Secures $60M Funding for Underwater Drones

Vatn Systems has secured $60 million in Series A funding to significantly scale the production and development of its autonomous underwater vehicles, reflecting rising global demand for uncrewed maritime...

December 12, 2025
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Training and Simulation

Australia Awards $199M Aircrew Training Contract

Canberra’s investment in the Future Air Mission Training System marks a major step in modernizing RAAF aircrew preparation. Delivered with CAE Australia, the program integrates synthetic training environments with...

December 4, 2025
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Naval Platforms

Saronic to Invest $300M in Louisiana Yard

Saronic Technologies will pour $300 million into an expansion of its Franklin, Louisiana shipyard to boost production of autonomous surface vessels. Backed by state and parish partners, the project...