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January 20, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Sri Lanka Boosts Disaster Response With 10 US Helicopters

As part of efforts to bolster emergency response and aviation training, the United States has officially handed over 10 TH-57 Bell 206 helicopters to the Sri Lankan Air Force...

January 19, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Shearwater AI Wins DARPA Contract to Boost Drone Flight

DARPA has tapped Shearwater Aerospace to deliver AI-powered flight optimization software designed to help drones harness wind energy and significantly extend airborne endurance. The work supports DARPA’s Albatross program,...

January 19, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Windracers ULTRA Boosts Range, Supports Heavier Payloads

British drone manufacturer Windracers is set to significantly enhance the performance of its ULTRA cargo drone, increasing its payload capacity to 200 kilograms while maintaining a range of more...

January 19, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

US Navy Prepares First Medium Unmanned Surface Ships

The US Navy is moving closer to routine operational use of medium unmanned surface vessels, with the Sea Hunter and Seahawk set to enter fleet service and new organizational...

January 19, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Fourth Pohjanmaa-Class Corvette Construction Starts

The Finnish Navy’s Squadron 2020 program has reached a key production phase as Rauma Marine Constructions begins work on the fourth Pohjanmaa-class corvette, bringing all vessels in the class...

January 19, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

US Clears $1.5B Peru Naval Base Upgrade Near China Port

The United States has cleared a proposed $1.5 billion Foreign Military Sale aimed at supporting the design and construction of new facilities for Peru’s primary naval base in Callao,...

January 19, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

Rheinmetall and EM&E Pitch MRL Program for Spain

A Spanish-led industrial team comprising EM&E Group and Rheinmetall’s Spanish subsidiary, Rheinmetall Expal Munitions, has proposed a nationally developed rocket artillery solution to replace the canceled SILAM multiple launch...

January 19, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Leopard 2A8 Tanks to Receive EuroTrophy Defense Systems

EuroTrophy and KNDS Deutschland have finalized a €330 million agreement to equip the Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks ordered by Lithuania, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, and Croatia with...

January 19, 2026
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Cybersecurity
New Product Launches

AI Cybersecurity Rolled Out Across 187 US Air Force Bases

The US Air Force is set to enhance its global cyber defenses through a new $120 million contract awarded to General Dynamics Information Technology, covering the deployment of an...

Microchip Unveils Military-Qualified Surge Protection Tech

Microchip Technology has expanded its military electronics portfolio with the launch of a new range of plastic-packaged, military-certified surge-protection devices designed for use in demanding defense and aerospace environments....