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January 30, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

UK Unveils Autopilot-Ready Baby Raptor Interceptors

Speed-driven interception is taking center stage in the UK’s evolving air defense strategy, with London Defence R&D revealing two next-generation interceptors designed to counter modern aerial threats. The systems,...

January 30, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Spain’s F100 Frigate MLU Gets $1.7B US Approval

Washington has cleared a $1.7 billion arms sale to Spain to support a comprehensive mid-life modernization of the Spanish Navy’s F100-class frigates, according to a US State Department announcement....

Chunmoo Launchers Win Norway Deal Over US, Europe

The Norwegian government has chosen the K239 Chunmoo rocket artillery system from Hanwha Aerospace, rejecting competing European and American solutions in a major defense procurement decision. The contract covers...

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...