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January 13, 2026
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Air Platforms
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South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae Completes Final Testing

South Korea’s indigenous KF-21 Boramae fighter aircraft has officially завершed its full flight-test campaign, bringing the program one step closer to frontline service with the Republic of Korea Air...

Sweden Orders Saab Trackfire RWS for Counter-UAS Use

Saab has secured a 1.5-billion Swedish krona ($162.9 million) contract from Sweden’s arms procurement agency to deliver Trackfire Remote Weapon Stations with integrated counter-drone capabilities. The systems will be...

Sweden Approves $1.6B Plan to Boost Air Defense Forces

The Swedish government has unveiled a 15 billion kronor ($1.6 billion) plan to reinforce the country’s air defense network, citing growing regional security challenges and lessons learned from the...

SpaceX Wins US Contract for Missile Tracking Satellites

SpaceX has secured $739 million in contracts from the US Space Systems Command to launch missile warning and tracking satellites for the Space Development Agency and the National Reconnaissance...

January 12, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

KNDS-Rheinmetall to Supply Puma IFV Simulators Deal

Germany has awarded Projekt System & Management—a joint venture between KNDS and Rheinmetall—a contract to deliver nine Puma IFV firing and combat training simulators for the German Army. The...

Aeva Debuts 360-Degree AI LiDAR Sensor for Autonomy

Aeva, a California-based developer of advanced sensing technologies, has launched Omni, a short-range 4D LiDAR sensor aimed at expanding the capabilities of physical artificial intelligence systems. The new sensor...

L3Harris ISR Radios Gain NSA Approval for Allies Use

L3Harris Technologies has received NSA certification for its upgraded Rover ISR radio terminals, enabling secure communications for US-approved allied forces operating alongside American troops. The move significantly enhances multinational...

EOS Buys MARSS to Expand Counter-Drone C2 Control Systems

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) of Australia has announced plans to acquire the MARSS Group, a European provider of advanced command-and-control systems for counter-drone operations. The acquisition is aimed at...

January 12, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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South Korea Picks LG CNS for Military Network Overhaul

LG CNS has secured two defense IT modernization contracts from South Korea’s Defense Information Agency, reinforcing its role in upgrading the country’s military digital infrastructure. The projects focus on...

January 12, 2026
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Air Platforms
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F-35 Program Hits Record 191 Deliveries in 2025 Year

The F-35 Lightning II program reached a historic production milestone in 2025, with Lockheed Martin delivering a record 191 aircraft worldwide. The achievement marks the highest annual output since...