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January 21, 2026
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India Gives Green Light to $1.1B Boeing Tanker Buy

The Indian government has cleared the procurement of six Boeing 767-based aerial refuelling aircraft, marking a major upgrade to the Indian Air Force’s air-to-air refuelling capability. Approved by the...

January 21, 2026
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QinetiQ Secures Major $275M RAF Typhoon Extension

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded QinetiQ a new five-year extension to its long-standing support contract for the Royal Air Force’s Typhoon fighter jets, reinforcing the aircraft’s role...

January 21, 2026
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GA, Calidus to Produce MQ-9B Drones Inside UAE

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has announced a new cooperation agreement with Calidus Aerospace to co-produce MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones and Gambit collaborative combat aircraft in the UAE, marking a significant...

January 21, 2026
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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...

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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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...

January 21, 2026
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$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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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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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...

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...