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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...

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...

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...

New Russian Oreshnik Ballistic Missile Challenges US, NATO

Russia’s latest strike on western Ukraine has drawn heightened attention after Moscow confirmed the use of its new Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile, a system defense experts say is intended...

January 11, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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Northrop Wins US Navy Deal for Hypersonic Defense Motor

The U.S. Navy has moved to strengthen its missile defense and strike capabilities by awarding Northrop Grumman a $94.3 million contract to develop a new 21-inch diameter second-stage rocket...

January 11, 2026
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

USNS Lansing Fast Transport Joins US Navy Fleet Service

The U.S. Navy has marked a key milestone in its logistics modernization efforts with the christening of the future USNS Lansing (EPF 16) at Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile,...

January 10, 2026
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

USAF Begins New Training Era With T-7A Red Hawk Jet

The U.S. Air Force has entered a new phase of pilot training with the formal induction of its first T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer into operational service. The milestone...

January 10, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

F-35 Program Crosses 1,300 Aircraft After Record 2025

Lockheed Martin has confirmed that the F-35 Lightning II program closed 2025 with a historic production record, delivering 191 aircraft and expanding the global fleet to more than 1,300...

January 10, 2026
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Naval Platforms
New Product Launches

Spain’s Almirante Juan de Borbón Takes NATO Command

Spain will assume a prominent leadership role within NATO’s maritime forces as the frigate Almirante Juan de Borbón prepares to deploy on January 10, 2026, as the flagship of...

January 9, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

GE to Supply King Stallion Engines Under $1.4B USMC Pact

GE Aerospace will continue supporting the US Marine Corps’ CH-53K King Stallion helicopter fleet after winning a $1.4-billion contract to supply additional T408 turboshaft engines. The agreement covers engine...