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February 4, 2026
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Air Platforms

Lockheed Wins $328M IRST21 Deal for Taiwan

Lockheed Martin’s IRST21 Legion-ES system is set to significantly strengthen Taiwan’s air defense posture following a new $328.5-million US FMS award. The passive infrared sensors allow aircraft to detect...

February 4, 2026
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Land Platforms

US Marines Order 30 More BAE ACVs

The US Marine Corps continues to expand its next-generation amphibious fleet with a new BAE Systems ACV-30 contract. The vehicle’s enhanced firepower allows Marines to engage threats at greater...

February 4, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

French Navy Orders Airbus Aliaca VTOL Drone

The introduction of the Aliaca VTOL UAS significantly broadens the French Navy’s maritime intelligence and surveillance capabilities. Capable of vertical take-off and transition to forward flight, the mini-drone supports...

February 4, 2026
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Air Platforms

US Clears $3B Saudi F-15 Sustainment Package

Sweden and Denmark have jointly announced a $290-million procurement of air defense systems for Ukraine, aimed at strengthening the country’s ability to counter ongoing Russian aerial attacks. Sweden will...

February 4, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Sweden, Denmark Commit $290M to Ukraine AD

Ukrainian defense innovation received a boost with the unveiling of ARDAL, a new unmanned ground vehicle developed by Frontline Robotics and BUREVII. The mobile platform is equipped with a...

February 4, 2026
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Land Platforms

Belgium, Luxembourg Order 270 CaMo Vehicles

Vehicle production under the CaMo program will be shared across France and Belgium, with KNDS collaborating with Arquus, Thales, and Texelis. Most assembly work will take place at MOL...

February 4, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Denmark OKs Five Arctic Patrol Ships

Denmark has approved plans to construct five new Arctic patrol vessels to strengthen surveillance and search-and-rescue capabilities around Greenland. The ships will be produced using a distributed manufacturing model...

February 3, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Asia-Pacific Customer Places Black Widow UAV Order With Red Cat

Red Cat Holdings has confirmed that a second Asia-Pacific military customer has selected its Black Widow small unmanned aircraft system, further expanding the platform’s regional footprint. The company expects...

February 3, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

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 3, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

US Army Takes Delivery of Initial Sentinel A4 Radar Under LRIP 2

The US Army has taken delivery of the first Sentinel A4 radar under Low-Rate Initial Production 2, part of a planned batch of 19 systems being built by Lockheed...