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January 30, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Approves $1.7B F100 Frigate Upgrade Sale

The U.S. State Department has approved a $1.7-billion foreign military sale to Spain to support the mid-life upgrade of its F100 (Álvaro de Bazán-class) frigates. The modernization package includes...

January 30, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

South Korea Exports Homegrown K2 Tank Engine

South Korea has begun exporting a domestically developed engine for its K2 Black Panther main battle tank, ending long-standing dependence on German powerplants. The DV27K, a 1,500-horsepower diesel engine...

RTX Awards $200M LTAMDS Work to TTM

RTX subsidiary Raytheon has awarded TTM Technologies a multi-year contract potentially worth up to $200 million to supply critical electronic components for the U.S. Army’s Lower Tier Air and...

January 29, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Indian Army Inducts Shield AI V-BAT Drones

India has selected Shield AI’s V-BAT unmanned aerial system for induction into the Indian Army, including licensed access to the company’s Hivemind autonomy software. The AI-driven system enables autonomous...

January 29, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Japan Fields Torpedo-Launched Undersea Drone

Japan has strengthened its maritime defense posture with the addition of a new unmanned underwater vehicle to the Maritime Self-Defense Force’s growing inventory of autonomous systems. Publicly showcased by...

Israel Awards Elbit $183M Air Munitions Deal

Israel has signed a $183-million multi-year agreement with Elbit Systems to supply domestically produced air munitions, reinforcing both operational readiness and national defense manufacturing capacity. Issued by the Ministry...

January 29, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
New Product Launches

Automated Tracking Added to Russia’s SHORAD

Russia has expanded its air defense capabilities with the introduction of the Zubr short-range air defense system, designed to counter emerging airborne threats such as drones and low-flying aircraft....

January 29, 2026
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

General Atomics Introduces New Maritime Aircraft

General Atomics AeroTec Systems has introduced the Do228 NXT, a modernized aircraft tailored for fast-evolving maritime surveillance and border security missions. Designed to perform reliably in demanding and austere...

January 29, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

US Army Opens New 40mm Ammo Production Line

The US Army and AMTEC Corporation have inaugurated a new 40mm grenade production line and indoor testing range in Janesville, Wisconsin, as part of efforts to expand domestic munitions...

January 29, 2026
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Cybersecurity
Procurement & Contracts

Fincantieri Adds Cyber Protection to Navy Ships

Fincantieri, through its subsidiary e-phors, has signed a contract with the Italian Navy to enhance cyber protection across naval platforms. The program will integrate advanced cyber monitoring and response...