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January 19, 2026
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Naval Platforms

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

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

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

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...

January 19, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

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....

January 19, 2026
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Air Platforms

Denmark Ends 46-Year F-16 Service, Transitions to F-35

The Royal Danish Air Force has formally concluded operations of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, retiring the aircraft after more than four decades of continuous service. The milestone was marked...

January 19, 2026
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Air Platforms

US Approves Extended MQ-9 Support for Italian Fleet

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has secured a $14.3 million US contract modification to provide sustainment support for the Italian Air Force’s MQ-9 Reaper drone fleet, reinforcing long-term operational readiness....

January 18, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

HERO-90 Selected for Accelerated US Army Anti-Armor Tests

Mistral Inc. and UVision Inc. revealed the HERO-90 loitering munition’s selection for the US Army’s LASSO program, accelerating tests for soldier-portable anti-armor solutions. Under Program Executive Office Soldier, this...

January 18, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

SM-2 Block IIIC Upgrade Enhances US Navy Air Defense

At the Surface Navy Association 2026 conference, the U.S. Navy displayed the SM-2 Block IIIC/CU (RIM-66P) surface-to-air missile, underlining its role as the most advanced configuration of the Standard...

January 18, 2026
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Air Platforms

Poland Clears MiG-29 Fighter Transfer to Ukraine

Poland has confirmed it is preparing to hand over up to nine MiG-29 fighter aircraft to Ukraine, with the first delivery planned once final technical clearances are completed. The...