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January 21, 2026
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Air Platforms

UK’s Challenger 3 Hits Crewed Firing Milestone

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land has completed the first crewed live-fire trials of the Challenger 3 main battle tank, marking a major milestone in the British Army’s armored modernization program....

January 21, 2026
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Air Platforms

MQ-9B, Gambit to Be Built in UAE

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has signed a memorandum of understanding with Calidus Aerospace to co-produce MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft and Gambit collaborative combat aircraft in the UAE. The agreement...

January 21, 2026
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Land Platforms

Ukraine to Receive 65 US Army Armored Vehicles

The US government has approved a $163.4-million contract awarding Textron Systems the delivery of 65 Commando Select armored vehicles to Ukraine, reinforcing Kyiv’s mobility and force protection. Issued under...

January 21, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Croatia’s Orqa Partners Barzan on Drones

Croatian drone manufacturer Orqa has signed a cooperation agreement with Qatar’s Barzan Holdings to explore localized production of unmanned systems, marking a new phase in defense-industry collaboration between the...

January 21, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Taiwan Reveals Arms List in Defense Budget

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has publicly detailed the weapon systems planned under its proposed 1.25-trillion New Taiwan dollar ($40 billion) special defense budget, aimed at strengthening the island’s...

January 21, 2026
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Air Platforms

QinetiQ Secures Typhoon Support Deal

QinetiQ has received a five-year contract extension worth £205 million from the UK Ministry of Defence to continue providing engineering and technical support for the Royal Air Force’s Eurofighter...

January 21, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

HII Enters Pentagon Microelectronics Effort

HII has been selected as one of 12 companies awarded positions on the Advanced Technology Support Program V, a 10-year multiple-award contract valued at $25.4 billion. Managed by the...

January 21, 2026
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Land Platforms

Oshkosh Wins New US Army Airdrop Order

Oshkosh Defense has secured a contract from the US Army to supply 97 Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles A2 Low-Velocity Airdrop cargo trucks, reinforcing the Army’s ability to rapidly...

January 21, 2026
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Air Platforms

India Clears Boeing 767 Aerial Tanker Buy

India’s Ministry of Defence has approved the procurement of six multirole aerial refuelling aircraft to significantly enhance the operational reach and endurance of the Indian Air Force. The program,...

January 21, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Turkey’s TAIS, Barzan Seal $1B Frigate Pact

Turkey’s TAIS Shipyards has finalized a $1-billion agreement with Qatar’s defense procurement authority, Barzan Holding, to support the construction of two Istanbul-class frigates for the Indonesian Navy. The agreement...