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January 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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US Navy Moves to Paperless Care With Digital Medical Trials

The US Navy is advancing efforts to modernize at-sea medical care by testing a new digital health platform designed to improve patient record management aboard deployed warships. The initiative...

January 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Italy Starts $3.17B Procurement for Next-Gen Destroyers

The Italian Navy is preparing to initiate the acquisition of two DDX next-generation destroyers, with the procurement process scheduled to begin on February 18 and an estimated budget of...

Lockheed Martin Extends Support for UAE THAAD Defense System

The United Arab Emirates’ THAAD missile defense program has received a further boost after Lockheed Martin was awarded a $142.6 million sustainment contract to support two deployed batteries. Issued...

January 5, 2026
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

UK Army Titan and Trojan Armored Vehicles Get Mid-Life Upgrade

The British Army is set to modernize its Titan and Trojan armored engineer vehicle fleets under a newly announced industry partnership aimed at delivering a comprehensive mid-life upgrade. The...

January 5, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Germany Buys 200 Puma IFVs With Spike AT Missiles for $4.9B

Germany has awarded a €4.2 billion procurement contract to the Rheinmetall and KNDS Deutschland joint venture for the acquisition of 200 additional Puma infantry fighting vehicles, reinforcing the Bundeswehr’s...

CACI Wins $12.5B Framework to Upgrade Space Force Networks

The US Space Force has awarded CACI International a contract worth up to $212 million over five years to deliver enterprise network infrastructure upgrades across its domestic installations. The...

Turkey’s Defense Aviation Exports Surpass $10B in 2025

Turkey recorded a major milestone in 2025 as its defense and aviation exports surpassed $10 billion, reflecting a sharp year-on-year growth of nearly 50 percent. The Presidency of Defense...

January 5, 2026
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Air Platforms
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China Unveils Tech to Power Stealth Jets Using Radar Energy

Chinese scientists have outlined a new approach to electromagnetic technology with the creation of a multifunctional smart surface designed to convert electromagnetic waves into usable electricity. The researchers say...

January 5, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Spain Selects 30 Turkish Hurjet Trainers for F-5 Replacement

Spain has confirmed plans to procure 30 Turkish-built Hürjet advanced jet trainers, replacing the long-serving F-5 aircraft and reshaping how the Spanish Air and Space Force trains future fighter...

January 4, 2026
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Training and Simulation
R&D

Hwasong-16B Hypersonic Missile Near Strike Capability

North Korea has carried out a combat-oriented launch drill of its Hwasong-16B hypersonic missile, underscoring efforts to field next-generation strike weapons as part of a strengthened deterrence strategy. The...