Hensoldt and Dronamics have announced a joint unmanned airborne platform and Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance solution built around the Black Swan long-range cargo drone and Hensoldt’s MissionGrid suite.
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. 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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
Spanish defence company Indra has equipped the Spanish Air and Space Force’s A400M aircraft with its InShield system, a latest-generation Directed Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) technology.
Estonia will strengthen its defence capabilities this year with the introduction of a medium-range air defence system, adding a new layer able to counter targets at altitudes of up to 20 kilometres, alongside upgrades to drone capabilities, increased ground firepower and naval development.
Rocket Lab Corporation, a launch services and space systems company, announced that its next mission will be a dedicated HASTE rocket launch for the Department of War’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU).
The U.S. Marine Corps has released its 2026 organizational plans, outlining future steps for its aviation branch as units transition to new combat platforms and retire legacy aircraft.
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