Saab steps up Gripen pitch to Canada, sharing detailed data as Ottawa weighs dual fighter fleet
Saab is stepping up its campaign to sell Gripen E/F fighter jets to Canada, presenting the aircraft as a complement to, not a replacement for, U.S.-made F-35s amid strained political ties between Ottawa and Washington.
U.S. Army tests Extended Range GMLRS alternative warhead from M270A2 launcher, doubling strike distance to 150 km
The U.S. Army said it has successfully tested the Extended Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System at White Sands Missile Range, firing the Alternative Warhead variant from an M270A2 launcher for the first time.
Israel Aerospace Industries delivers 350th F-35 fighter aircraft wing to Lockheed Martin in programme milestone
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) said it has delivered the 350th wing for the F-35 fighter aircraft to Lockheed Martin, marking a major milestone in the programme.
UK and Norway join multinational CAVS armoured vehicle research and development agreement led by Finland
Norway and the United Kingdom have joined the research and development agreement of the multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System programme to develop modern 6×6 armoured vehicles.
Royal Danish Air Force deploys F-35 fighter jets alongside United States and Canada in North Atlantic
Danish F-35 fighter jets have operated alongside U.S. and Canadian forces during Operation Noble Defender in the Arctic and the North Atlantic.
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United States moves additional F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters toward Middle East as tensions with Iran continue to rise
More U.S. stealth fighter jets moved closer to the Middle East on February 9, as six F-35A Lightning II aircraft landed at RAF Lakenheath in the United Kingdom after crossing the Atlantic.
RTX: Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A engines exceed 100,000 flight hours on Saudi Air Force PC-21 trainers
RTX said its Pratt & Whitney Canada business has passed a major operational milestone with the Royal Saudi Air Force’s Pilatus PC-21 training fleet.
Saab steps up Gripen pitch to Canada, sharing detailed data as Ottawa weighs dual fighter fleet
Saab is stepping up its campaign to sell Gripen E/F fighter jets to Canada, presenting the aircraft as a complement to, not a replacement for, U.S.-made F-35s amid strained political ties between Ottawa and Washington.
Hypersonica reports successful hypersonic missile prototype test flight at Andøya Space in Norway
Hypersonica has completed its first hypersonic test flight at Andøya Space in Norway, marking a European first for a privately funded defence company.
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Azerbaijan orders 96 Slovak SAM120 mortars in €210 mln deal signed in Riyadh
Azerbaijan has ordered 96 SAM120 120 mm automatic self-propelled mortars under a contract worth €210 million, signed on 8 February 2026 at the World Defense Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
U.S. Army tests Extended Range GMLRS alternative warhead from M270A2 launcher, doubling strike distance to 150 km
The U.S. Army said it has successfully tested the Extended Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System at White Sands Missile Range, firing the Alternative Warhead variant from an M270A2 launcher for the first time.
Elbit Systems wins over $100 million contracts to advance IDF digital warfare and border defence systems
Elbit Systems said it has secured contracts worth more than $100 million from the Directorate of Defense Research and Development within Israel’s Ministry of Defense to develop advanced digitisation capabilities for the Israel Defense Forces.
NATO’s Dynamic Front 26 tests distributed artillery command and control through large-scale simulation in Romania
U.S. Army soldiers and allied forces have begun the initial phase of Dynamic Front 26 at the Land Forces Combat Training Center Getica, bringing together eight NATO nations to rehearse artillery operations on a virtual battlefield.
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Trump administration urges U.S. commercial ships to avoid Iranian territorial waters amid rising tensions
The Trump administration on Monday warned U.S. commercial vessels to steer clear of waters near Iran as tensions rose and U.S. military ships increased their presence in the region.
Lockheed Martin unveils Lamprey autonomous undersea vehicle to boost U.S. and allied maritime dominance
Lockheed Martin has unveiled the Lamprey Multi Mission Autonomous Undersea Vehicle, a plug-and-play submersible designed to give U.S. and allied forces a technological and strategic edge in contested maritime environments.
BAE Systems Australia starts upgrade of HMAS Hobart as destroyer docks at Osborne Naval Shipyard
The docking of the guided missile destroyer HMAS Hobart at South Australia’s Osborne Naval Shipyard has marked the start of the production phase of its upgrade programme.
NATO’s Arctic Dolphin 26 exercise advances Allied anti-submarine warfare training off Norway
Exercise Arctic Dolphin 26 is under way off the west coast of Norway, bringing together Norwegian and Allied naval forces for two weeks of intensive Arctic training focused on anti-submarine warfare.
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BlackSky wins seven-figure Gen-3 Assured contracts with new international defense customer after early access
BlackSky said it was awarded multiple Gen-3 Assured services contracts totaling seven figures with a new international defense customer following an early access period.
ArianeGroup completes first launch of SyLEx sounding rocket, validating new French suborbital system
ArianeGroup carried out the first launch of its new SyLEx sounding rocket flight test system on November 28, 2025, from the Missile Testing Centre in Biscarrosse operated by the French Defence Procurement and Technology Agency.
Leonardo DRS to provide advanced space-based infrared mission payloads for SDA missile defense tracking program
Leonardo DRS announced it has been awarded a subcontract to provide Infrared Mission Payloads for the Space Development Agency’s Tracking Layer Tranche 3, part of the U.S. military’s advanced missile defense program
Lockheed Martin launches ninth GPS III satellite into orbit to enhance resilience and connectivity for warfighters
Lockheed Martin successfully launched its ninth GPS III space vehicle, known as SV09, into orbit on Jan. 27, 2026, strengthening global connectivity and military navigation capabilities.