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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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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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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 9, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

US Army Swarming Ground Robots Contract

The US Army’s contract with Swarmbotics AI reflects growing institutional support for autonomous, swarm-enabled ground systems. By prioritizing attritable sUGVs that can operate cooperatively with minimal human control, the...

February 9, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

India–France SCALP Missile Negotiations

India’s move to expand its SCALP cruise missile stockpile reflects operational lessons from Operation Sindoor, where the weapon demonstrated high precision and survivability in contested airspace. The prospective deal...

February 9, 2026
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Land Platforms

Germany Expands Mobile C-UAS With KNDS, TYTAN

KNDS and TYTAN Technologies have deepened their cooperation to advance mobile counter-unmanned aerial capabilities for armored land systems. Their newly signed memorandum expands previous integration efforts, including the incorporation...

February 9, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

First BLAZE Autonomous Drones Reach Europe

NATO members Estonia, Latvia, and Belgium have started integrating Origin Robotics’ BLAZE interceptor drones into their defense architectures, marking a milestone in European autonomous counter-UAS deployment. The Latvian-designed system,...

February 9, 2026
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Air Platforms

Indra Airborne Attack Project Gains OCCAR

The multinational REACT II program has entered a new phase under OCCAR management, advancing modular airborne electronic attack capabilities. Coordinated by Indra and supported by seven European nations, the...

February 9, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

$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 9, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Diehl Secures Major IRIS-T Deal

Germany has expanded its IRIS-T missile procurement under multiple contracts with Diehl Defence, covering aerial and ground-based variants. The program supports fleet integration on combat aircraft and bolsters short-...