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January 12, 2026
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Air Platforms

F-35 Deliveries Reach Record 191 in 2025

Lockheed Martin delivered a record 191 F-35 fighter jets in 2025, the highest annual output in the program’s history, bringing the global fleet close to 1,300 aircraft. Production now...

January 10, 2026
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Air Platforms

F-35 Fleet Crosses 1,300 Aircraft Mark

Lockheed Martin confirmed that the F-35 Lightning II program delivered a record 191 aircraft in 2025, pushing the global fleet beyond 1,300 jets and marking the most productive year...

January 9, 2026
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GE Secures $1.4B USMC King Stallion Contract

Under a multi-year agreement, GE Aerospace will continue supplying T408 engines for the Marine Corps’ CH-53K fleet, reinforcing the program’s long-term sustainment. Built in partnership with MTU Aero Engines,...

January 9, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

India Procures Locally Built PULS System

India has moved to strengthen its long-range firepower by contracting Nibe to deliver a PULS-derived rocket launcher with ranges up to 300 kilometers. Built in India under license from...

January 9, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

US OKs Hellfire Missile Sale to Denmark

Washington has cleared Denmark’s request for Hellfire missiles under a $45-million FMS package, covering weapons, launch equipment, training, and sustainment. Widely used across NATO and allied forces, the Hellfire...

January 9, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

OMTAS Missiles Boost Kosovo Anti-Tank Forces

The latest delivery of OMTAS anti-tank missiles strengthens Kosovo’s ability to counter armored vehicles and hardened targets. Developed by Turkey, the missile is optimized for flexible deployment and has...

January 9, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Crow C-UAS Enters Service With Spanish Forces

The deployment of Spain’s Crow counter-drone system to Lithuania enhances protection of critical military infrastructure against unauthorized aerial threats. The system fuses multi-sensor data into a single operational picture,...

January 8, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Avenue3 Wins UK Deployed Health Tech Deal

Project Mercury represents the UK military’s next step in digitizing frontline healthcare, following a £2.5-million contract awarded to Avenue3. The secure electronic health record system enables clinicians to operate...

January 8, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

DriX H-9 Surface Drones Ordered by Navies

The DriX H-9 autonomous surface vessel continues to gain traction following two new contracts covering maritime security and hydrographic applications. One agreement equips the platform with adapted counter-UAS technology...

January 8, 2026
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Air Platforms

E-6B Doomsday Aircraft Set for Modernization

The US Navy is upgrading its E-6B Mercury fleet through a new Collins Aerospace contract focused on modernizing high-power communications systems. The aircraft plays a vital role in maintaining...