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January 5, 2026
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China Showcases Self-Powered Stealth Tech

Chinese researchers have unveiled a so-called “smart surface” technology capable of harvesting usable electrical energy from ambient electromagnetic waves while simultaneously supporting communication and sensing functions. The concept integrates...

January 5, 2026
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Titan, Trojan Fleets Set for Mid-Life Upgrade

The UK Ministry of Defence has outlined plans for a mid-life modernization of the British Army’s Titan and Trojan armored engineer vehicle fleets through an industry partnership framework. According...

CACI Reinforces Space Force Base Networks

CACI International has been awarded a five-year task order valued at up to $212 million to modernize enterprise-level network infrastructure across US Space Force installations. The work falls under...

Lockheed Continues THAAD Maintenance for UAE

Lockheed Martin has secured a $142.6-million contract modification to extend sustainment and support services for two Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) batteries operated by the United Arab Emirates....

DefendAir System Selected by Israeli User

ParaZero Technologies has won its first DefendAir contract from a major Israeli defense entity, marking a milestone for the company’s counter-drone portfolio. DefendAir employs a net-based interception method to...

January 5, 2026
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Fleet Care Goes Digital in US Navy Trial

The US Navy has initiated testing of a new digital healthcare system aboard the destroyer USS Carney, aiming to modernize medical care for sailors deployed far from shore. The...

January 5, 2026
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Spain Selects Turkish Hürjet Trainer

Spain has decided to replace its aging F-5 trainer aircraft by acquiring 30 Hürjet advanced jet trainers from Turkey, marking a significant overhaul of its combat pilot training pipeline....

January 5, 2026
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Italy Plans New Destroyer Procurement

Italy is set to formally launch the procurement process for two next-generation destroyers for the Italian Navy on February 18, with an estimated program value of €2.7 billion ($3.17...

January 5, 2026
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$4.9B Deal Expands Germany’s Puma IFV Fleet

The German Armed Forces have awarded a €4.2-billion ($4.92-billion) contract to the Rheinmetall and KNDS Deutschland joint venture for the delivery of 200 Puma infantry fighting vehicles, reinforcing Berlin’s...

January 2, 2026
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LIG Nex1 to Develop Korea Stand-Off EW Jet

South Korea has launched a major program to develop its first dedicated stand-off electronic warfare aircraft, with LIG Nex1 leading system development under a $1.1-billion contract. Working with Korean...