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Lockheed Martin and MEPC sign agreement to expand local THAAD interceptor canister production in Saudi Arabia
Lockheed Martin and Middle East Propulsion Co. have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to expand localized production of THAAD interceptor canisters in Saudi Arabia, extending an existing localization contract and formally recognizing MEPC as a qualified Lockheed Martin supplier.
U.S. forces conduct 10 strikes on over 30 ISIS targets in Syria, CENTCOM says
U.S. Central Command said its forces carried out 10 strikes against more than 30 ISIS targets in Syria between Feb. 3 and Feb. 12 to maintain pressure on remnants of the militant network.
Nine Allied nations complete NATO Tactical Leadership Programme flying course at Albacete Air Base
NATO announced that on 5 February 2026 nine Allied nations completed the year’s first Tactical Leadership Programme flying course at Albacete Air Base in Spain.
U.S. Air Force finalizing an over $100 million deal with Boeing to replenish GBU-57 bombs after Operation Midnight Hammer
The U.S. military is moving to replenish its inventory of GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator bunker-busting bombs used against Iran’s Fordow and Natanz nuclear facilities during Operation Midnight Hammer.
Saab and Ukrainian Defense Industry (UDI) sign memorandum of understanding on aviation and airborne surveillance cooperation
Saab and Joint Stock Company “Ukrainian Defense Industry” have signed a Memorandum of Understanding outlining their intention to collaborate in aviation and airborne surveillance, aiming to strengthen Ukraine’s defence capabilities.
Shield AI chosen to provide mission autonomy for U.S. Air Force Combat Aircraft program
Shield AI announced it has been selected as a mission autonomy provider for the U.S. Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, following a competitive evaluation to support mission autonomy Technology Maturity and Risk Reduction efforts.
German-Ukrainian venture hands first Linza 3.0 drone to Zelenskyy ahead of Munich Security Conference
German-Ukrainian joint venture QFI hands first Germany-built Linza 3.0 drone to President Zelenskyy, launching production of up to 10,000 UAVs a year for Ukraine’s armed forces.