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January 30, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

Quantum Capabilities Enter US Air and Missile Defense

US defense firms are increasingly turning to quantum computing as a potential game-changer for air and missile defense, with a new collaboration highlighting early operational benefits. D-Wave Quantum, Anduril...

January 30, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Korea Begins Overseas Supply of K2 MBT Engine

South Korea has taken a significant step toward defense export autonomy by launching overseas sales of a locally developed engine for the K2 Black Panther main battle tank. The...

USAF Orders $197M MS-110 Recon Pods for Poland

Raytheon has secured a $197 million US Air Force contract to deliver MS-110 multispectral reconnaissance pods to the Polish Air Force, expanding NATO’s access to advanced airborne intelligence and...

TTM Technologies Secures $200M RTX Radar Contract

Raytheon, a subsidiary of RTX, has signed a multi-year supplier agreement with TTM Technologies to support production of the US Army’s LTAMDS air and missile defense radar. The contract,...

January 30, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

USAF Awards Boeing Contract for Additional MH-139A Helos

The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a new contract for the production of four more MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, expanding the fleet intended to modernize critical support and...

January 29, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
New Product Launches

Automated Target Tracking Integrated Into Russian Air Defense

The Russian Armed Forces have unveiled Zubr, a new short-range air defense system designed to address the rising threat posed by drones and low-flying aircraft in contested environments. The...

January 29, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

US Army Launches New 40mm Ammo Facility in Wisconsin

The US Army and AMTEC Corporation have commissioned a new 40mm ammunition production line and indoor testing range at AMTEC’s Janesville, Wisconsin facility, reinforcing the service’s drive to boost...

January 29, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

India Adds AI-Enabled V-BAT Drones to Army Fleet

The Indian Army has chosen Shield AI’s V-BAT unmanned aerial system, incorporating the company’s Hivemind artificial intelligence autonomy software, to strengthen its unmanned aerial and ISR capabilities. The procurement...

January 29, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Japan Strengthens Undersea Defense With New UUV System

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has expanded its undersea warfare toolkit with the addition of a new domestically developed unmanned underwater vehicle, reinforcing Japan’s focus on modernizing its maritime...

January 29, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Singapore’s 2nd Victoria-Class Warship Keel Laid

Singapore’s shipbuilder ST Engineering has completed the keel-laying of the second Victoria-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel for the Republic of Singapore Navy, signaling continued progress on one of the country’s...