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January 23, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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Northrop Successfully Fires PrSM Rocket Motor Test

Northrop Grumman has successfully tested another Precision Strike Missile Increment 1 rocket motor, marking a critical step in strengthening the US Army’s long-range strike and deep fires capability. The...

January 23, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Navy Awards $98M Modernization Deal to BAE

The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems contracts worth $98 million to perform major maintenance and modernization work at its San Diego shipyard, supporting the long-term readiness of two...

January 23, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Indonesia to Receive Arrowhead 140 Frigate Designs

Babcock has achieved a key breakthrough in the UK–Indonesia Maritime Partnership Programme (MPP) by securing its first official work package under the £4-billion naval cooperation initiative. The program aims...

January 23, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

UAE Reveals ORB Underwater Vehicle for Deep Missions

A new deep-water remotely operated vehicle developed in the United Arab Emirates is set to enhance underwater search and recovery capabilities for military and security users. Developed by Trident...

January 23, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

Romania Deploys Ukraine-Proven Counter-Drone System

Romania is set to introduce the Merops anti-drone system into military service after the platform proved effective against Russian Shahed loitering munitions during operations in Ukraine. Senior Romanian defense...

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...

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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Naval Platforms
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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....

BAE Wins $610M Eurofighter Radar Contract

BAE Systems has received a £454 million UK MoD contract to supply 38 ECRS Mk2 radars for the RAF’s Tranche 3 Eurofighter Typhoons, enhancing the aircraft’s target detection and...

January 22, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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UMEX Deals Hit $980M, Navies Eye 3D USVs

On the closing day of UMEX and SIMTEX in Abu Dhabi, UAE defense companies were awarded contracts totaling AED 1.26 billion ($342 million), including deals for EDGE Group and...