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January 5, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed Martin Extends Support for UAE THAAD Defense System

The United Arab Emirates’ THAAD missile defense program has received a further boost after Lockheed Martin was awarded a $142.6 million sustainment contract to support two deployed batteries. Issued...

January 5, 2026
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Land Platforms

UK Army Titan and Trojan Armored Vehicles Get Mid-Life Upgrade

The British Army is set to modernize its Titan and Trojan armored engineer vehicle fleets under a newly announced industry partnership aimed at delivering a comprehensive mid-life upgrade. The...

January 5, 2026
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Germany Buys 200 Puma IFVs With Spike AT Missiles for $4.9B

Germany has awarded a €4.2 billion procurement contract to the Rheinmetall and KNDS Deutschland joint venture for the acquisition of 200 additional Puma infantry fighting vehicles, reinforcing the Bundeswehr’s...

January 5, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

CACI Wins $12.5B Framework to Upgrade Space Force Networks

The US Space Force has awarded CACI International a contract worth up to $212 million over five years to deliver enterprise network infrastructure upgrades across its domestic installations. The...

January 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

Turkey’s Defense Aviation Exports Surpass $10B in 2025

Turkey recorded a major milestone in 2025 as its defense and aviation exports surpassed $10 billion, reflecting a sharp year-on-year growth of nearly 50 percent. The Presidency of Defense...

January 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

China Unveils Tech to Power Stealth Jets Using Radar Energy

Chinese scientists have outlined a new approach to electromagnetic technology with the creation of a multifunctional smart surface designed to convert electromagnetic waves into usable electricity. The researchers say...

January 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

Spain Selects 30 Turkish Hurjet Trainers for F-5 Replacement

Spain has confirmed plans to procure 30 Turkish-built Hürjet advanced jet trainers, replacing the long-serving F-5 aircraft and reshaping how the Spanish Air and Space Force trains future fighter...

January 4, 2026
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Training and Simulation

Hwasong-16B Hypersonic Missile Near Strike Capability

North Korea has carried out a combat-oriented launch drill of its Hwasong-16B hypersonic missile, underscoring efforts to field next-generation strike weapons as part of a strengthened deterrence strategy. The...

January 4, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Türkiye Links SİPER-1 Long-Range Air Defense to Steel Dome

Türkiye has taken a significant step in strengthening its national air and missile defense posture by formally integrating the SİPER-1 long-range air defense system into its Steel Dome layered...

January 4, 2026
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Land Platforms

Lithuania Greenlights CV90 MkIV Purchase for NATO Forces

Lithuania has formally endorsed the purchase of 100 Swedish-made CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles, aligning its future mechanized force structure with a multinational NATO procurement initiative involving Finland, Sweden,...