The US Army’s quiet rotation in the Philippines
The U.S. Army’s rotation in the Philippines is easy to overlook. Experts say that might be the point.
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https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-military/2026/02/07/the-us-armys-quiet-rotation-in-the-philippines/
German Air Force takes delivery of 52nd A400M transport
Germany has taken delivery of its 52nd A400M military transport aircraft, Airbus Defence and Space said on Saturday. According to Airbus Defence, the aircraft is the 52nd A400M delivered to Germany as part of the Luftwaffe’s ongoing airlift modernization program. The delivery adds another operational airframe to Germany’s strategic and tac…
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https://defence-blog.com/german-air-force-takes-delivery-of-52nd-a400m-transport/
'Mission ahead, heavens above'
Welcome to Fictional Intelligence, the first of a monthly series that explores the future through short stories.
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https://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2026/02/mission-ahead-heavens-above/411266/
Colombia gets additional M1117 Guardians from United States
The Colombian Army has received 11 ASV M1117 Guardian armored vehicles into service, adding to 145 units already deployed across multiple regions as part of the force’s modernization program, the army said. According to the army, the newly incorporated vehicles are intended to support military operations in areas assessed as highly…
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https://defence-blog.com/colombia-gets-additional-m1117-guardians-from-united-states/
Japan fields F-35B fighters at Nyutabaru Air Base
Japan’s Ministry of Defense on Feb. 7 held a ceremony marking the deployment of F-35B fighter aircraft at Nyutabaru Air Base, according to a statement released by the ministry. The event formally marked the start of F-35B basing at Nyutabaru, a key installation of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. The ministry said the ceremony was […]
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https://defence-blog.com/japan-fields-f-35b-fighters-at-nyutabaru-air-base/
U.S. Navy concludes final test of upgraded Harpoon missile
The United States Navy said it completed the third and final planned flight test of the Harpoon Block II Update Obsolescence Update program on Jan. 16, concluding the final phase of the missile’s system-level flight test campaign. The test was conducted by the Navy’s Precision Strike Weapons program office, PMA-201, in partnership wit…
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https://defence-blog.com/u-s-navy-concludes-final-test-of-upgraded-harpoon-missile/
U.S. Navy verifies shipboard weapons handling for fleet operations
The United States Navy on February 6, 2026 highlighted the role of the Shipboard Weapons Integration Team in validating how new weapons are stored, moved, and handled aboard Navy ships, work led by the Naval Air Weapons Division at Naval Air Weapons Station Point Mugu. The Shipboard Weapons Integration Team, known as S…
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https://defence-blog.com/u-s-navy-verifies-shipboard-weapons-handling-for-fleet-operations/
U.S. Navy and Marine Corps set to receive NGFWH helmets
The United States Navy has awarded Gentex Corporation a $22.6 million contract to deliver more than 5,000 Next-Generation Fixed Wing Helmet systems and associated spares to support fleet-wide fielding across Navy fixed-wing aircraft, the service announced. The firm-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract covers the produ…
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https://defence-blog.com/u-s-navy-and-marine-corps-set-to-receive-ngfwh-helmets/
NORAD runs airspace intercept exercise before Super Bowl LX
The North American Aerospace Defense Command is supporting a multi-agency operation to secure U.S. airspace during Super Bowl LX, scheduled for February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium, the command said. As part of its homeland defense mission, NORAD’s Continental U.S. NORAD Region is providing aerospace warning and aerospace control in…
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https://defence-blog.com/norad-runs-airspace-intercept-exercise-before-super-bowl-lx/
U.S. Army conducts M777 Alpha 2 live-fire certification in Germany
United States Army soldiers assigned to the 4th Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade conducted live-fire training with the M777 Alpha 2 medium towed howitzer during a Table XV qualification at the Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany on February 5, 2026. According to the U.S. Army,…
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https://defence-blog.com/u-s-army-conducts-m777-alpha-2-live-fire-certification-in-germany/
Northrop Grumman wins E-2D spares deal after Japan FMS scandal
The United States Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a $198 million delivery order to supply power amplifier module spares for the E‑2D Advanced Hawkeye, according to a contract announcement released this week. The delivery order, issued to Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. in Melbourne, Florida, covers the purchase of 608 power …
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https://defence-blog.com/northrop-grumman-wins-e-2d-spares-deal-after-japan-fms-scandal/
Research on problem gambling included in defense funding law
Under a new Department of Defense program, gambling addiction is now a topic of research.
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https://www.defensenews.com/pentagon/2026/02/06/research-on-problem-gambling-included-in-defense-funding-law/
US Marine designs Corps’ first NDAA-compliant 3D-printed drone
Sgt. Henry David Volpe designed the Marine Corps’ first National Defense Authorizing Act-compliant 3D-printed drone.
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https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-military/2026/02/06/us-marine-designs-corps-first-ndaa-compliant-3d-printed-drone/
Army moves to link a full division with its next-gen C2 prototype
Ivy Sting 4 tested out logistics, tracking soldiers’ vitals and overcoming jammers.
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https://www.defenseone.com/defense-systems/2026/02/army-moves-link-full-division-its-next-gen-c2-prototype/411259/
Chinese media target Anduril founder over J-35 comments
Chinese state media on Friday criticized Palmer Luckey, founder of U.S. defense contractor Anduril Industries, after he publicly questioned the capabilities of China’s J-35 stealth fighter during a visit to the Singapore Airshow. Luckey posted an image on social media showing himself using a tape measure on a J-35A model displayed at t…
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https://defence-blog.com/china-state-media-target-anduril-founder-over-j-35-comments/
Australia’s EOS opens Singapore hub to produce laser weapons
Australian-based Electro Optic Systems (EOS) on Feb. 6, 2026, officially opened a new manufacturing and integration facility in Singapore, establishing a regional hub to support the production, testing, and sustainment of high-energy laser weapon systems for customers across Asia and Europe. According to a press release from the c…
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https://defence-blog.com/australias-eos-opens-singapore-hub-to-produce-laser-weapons/
U.S. analyst denies missile damage at Russia’s Oreshnik site
An independent U.S. analyst has rejected reports that Ukrainian long-range missiles struck Russia’s Kapustin Yar missile test range, saying satellite imagery cited as evidence shows no damage to the facility. The response follows recent reporting by Ukrainian and regional defense outlets claiming that Ukraine’s domestically develop…
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https://defence-blog.com/u-s-analyst-denies-missile-damage-at-russias-oreshnik-site/
Egypt buys Turkish TOLGA counter-drone turret system
Egypt has signed a $130 million contract to acquire the Turkish-developed TOLGA short-range air defense system. According to a press release issued by Makine ve Kimya Endüstrisi (MKE), the agreement was concluded with the Egyptian Ministry of Defence and covers the delivery of the TOLGA SHORAD system, which is designed to counter unmanned aerial…
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https://defence-blog.com/egypt-buys-turkish-tolga-counter-drone-turret-system/
Czech firm signs drone supply deal with India
A Czech unmanned systems manufacturer with Ukrainian roots has entered the Indian defense market after signing a contract to supply unmanned aerial systems to a local aerospace firm, marking a new phase in defense-industrial cooperation between Europe and India. According to a report by CZDEFENCE, U&C UAS signed the contract on February 3, 2026, with […]
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https://defence-blog.com/czech-firm-signs-drone-supply-deal-with-india/
The D Brief: Cost of the DC Guard mission; Shipyard reports production rise; US dronemakers in Asia; Carrier clears builder’s trials; And a bit more.
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https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2026/02/the-d-brief-february-06-2026/411251/
