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January 22, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

WASS: Black Shark Boosts Navy Submarine Edge

WASS has signed a ₹1,896 crore contract to provide 48 Black Shark Advanced torpedoes for the Indian Navy’s six Kalvari-class submarines, marking a significant upgrade in underwater combat capabilities....

January 22, 2026
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

US Forces Ready for NATO Cold Response 26

The U.S. is sending approximately 3,000 Marines to Norway this month to join Cold Response 26, NATO’s Arctic exercise designed to test alliance operations in extreme environments. The contingent...

January 22, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Georgia NG Trains Troops on Quadcopter Drones

Georgia’s Army National Guard has initiated a new Unmanned Aerial Systems Operator course to develop personnel capable of flying tactical drones. The 12-day program, spearheaded by Brig. Gen. Jason...

Taiwan Details Major Arms Buys in $40B Budget Push

Taiwan has outlined an extensive weapons procurement plan under a proposed NT$1.25 trillion special defense budget, as the island accelerates preparations to counter growing military pressure from China. The...

January 21, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Croatian Drone Maker Orqa Partners With Barzan

Orqa, a Croatia-based specialist in drone and unmanned systems technology, has entered into a cooperation agreement with Qatar’s Barzan Holdings to examine opportunities for local production of unmanned platforms...

January 21, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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TAIS Secures $1B Warship Contract Via Qatar Firm

TAIS Shipyards of Turkey has finalized a $1 billion purchase agreement with Qatar-based Barzan Holding to construct two Istanbul-class frigates for the Indonesian Navy, marking a major milestone for...

January 21, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

$163M US Deal Sends 65 Armored Vehicles to Ukraine

The US government has cleared a $163.4 million defense contract allowing Textron Systems to deliver 65 Commando Select armored vehicles to Ukraine, expanding the country’s ability to conduct protected...

January 21, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Oshkosh Secures New US Army Airdrop Vehicle Deal

The US Army has awarded Oshkosh Defense a contract to deliver 97 FMTV A2 Low-Velocity Airdrop cargo vehicles, reinforcing the service’s ability to support highly mobile forces through airborne...

HII Joins Pentagon’s $25.4B Advanced Tech Drive

HII has announced its selection for the Advanced Technology Support Program V, joining 11 other defense and technology firms under a $25.4 billion multiple-award contract that will run for...

January 21, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Challenger 3 Tank Reaches Key Milestone With Firing

The British Army has reached a critical milestone in its armored vehicle modernization efforts as Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land completed the first crewed live-fire trial of the Challenger 3...