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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 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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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...

January 17, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

XM204 Anti-Tank Munition Cleared for US Army Deployment

In response to escalating tensions, the US Army approved an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack anti-vehicle munition, accelerating its deployment to European theater units. This fast-tracks the...

January 17, 2026
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Land Platforms

Türkiye Deploys E-ZPT Electric Armoured Personnel Carrier

The Turkish Ministry of National Defense has officially received the first mass-produced E-ZPT electric armoured personnel carrier, following the successful completion of acceptance testing in Ankara. Developed by state-backed...

January 16, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

US Navy Awards $62M E-2D Hawkeye IFF Contract to BAE

The US Navy has selected BAE Systems for a $62 million contract to create a new maintenance and support depot for the E-2D Hawkeye IFF system, expanding sustainment capabilities...

January 16, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Axon Vision to Supply AI Counter-Drone Tech to Leonardo

Axon Vision has secured a $350,000 order from Leonardo DRS to supply AI-driven counter-drone systems aimed at enhancing US defense and homeland security capabilities. The purchase represents an early...

January 16, 2026
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Cybersecurity

Britain Commits $373M to New Army Cyber Unit Base

The United Kingdom has approved a £279 million defense infrastructure contract to establish a new home for the Army’s cyber regiment, reinforcing national capabilities in cyber defense and information...

January 15, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Saab Delivers Second SIGINT Vessel to Polish Navy

The launch of ORP Henryk Zygalski marks the completion of Poland’s DELFIN-class SIGINT vessel construction phase, with Saab delivering the second and final ship under the two-unit program. The...

January 15, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

French Army Selects UNAC Robots for Explosive Disposal

The DGA has selected UNAC to supply 34 next-generation explosive ordnance disposal robots for the French Army as part of the ROBIN program, which focuses on providing engineering regiments...