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January 12, 2026
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Land Platforms

KNDS-Rheinmetall to Supply Puma IFV Simulators Deal

Germany has awarded Projekt System & Management—a joint venture between KNDS and Rheinmetall—a contract to deliver nine Puma IFV firing and combat training simulators for the German Army. The...

January 12, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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...

January 12, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

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...

January 12, 2026
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Air Platforms

Macron Visit Nears as India, France Push $22B Rafale

Negotiations between India and France over a proposed $22 billion Rafale fighter jet deal have intensified as New Delhi looks to finalize key defense agreements ahead of French President...

January 12, 2026
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Air Platforms

F-35 Program Hits Record 191 Deliveries in 2025 Year

The F-35 Lightning II program reached a historic production milestone in 2025, with Lockheed Martin delivering a record 191 aircraft worldwide. The achievement marks the highest annual output since...

January 12, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

EOS Buys MARSS to Expand Counter-Drone C2 Control Systems

Electro Optic Systems (EOS) of Australia has announced plans to acquire the MARSS Group, a European provider of advanced command-and-control systems for counter-drone operations. The acquisition is aimed at...

January 12, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

L3Harris ISR Radios Gain NSA Approval for Allies Use

L3Harris Technologies has received NSA certification for its upgraded Rover ISR radio terminals, enabling secure communications for US-approved allied forces operating alongside American troops. The move significantly enhances multinational...

January 10, 2026
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Air Platforms

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 9, 2026
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Air Platforms

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...

January 9, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Spain Fields Crow C-UAS System for NATO Mission

In a move to reinforce regional security, Spain has positioned its Crow counter-drone system in Lithuania to protect military assets and critical infrastructure from emerging unmanned aerial threats. The...