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January 13, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Croatian Navy Pushes Forward Warship Purchase

The Croatian Navy is preparing to acquire two new corvettes in a program estimated to cost between €660 million and €1.6 billion, a move that would significantly reshape the...

January 13, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

MQ-9B Drones Ordered by Germany for ASW

The German Armed Forces have approved the procurement of eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aerial systems from General Atomics to enhance the navy’s long-range maritime surveillance and anti-submarine warfare capabilities....

January 13, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Arad Rifles Issued to Israeli Defense Units

Israel has completed the nationwide rollout of thousands of Arad assault rifles to rapid response teams, reinforcing standardized local defense capabilities following lessons learned from the October 2023 Hamas...

January 12, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Saab to Deliver Trackfire RWS With C-UAS

Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration has awarded Saab a contract worth approximately 1.5 billion Swedish krona for the supply of Trackfire Remote Weapon Stations equipped with counter-drone capabilities. The order...

January 12, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

SpaceX Wins Missile Warning Satcom Role

The US Space Systems Command has awarded SpaceX contracts worth $739 million to launch missile warning and tracking satellites into low-Earth orbit for the Space Development Agency and the...

January 12, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

EOS Buys MARSS to Boost Counter-Drone C2

Australian defense firm Electro Optic Systems has entered into an agreement to acquire Europe-based MARSS Group, including its NiDAR command-and-control technology for counter-drone operations. The acquisition will allow EOS...

January 12, 2026
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Air Platforms

India, France Step Up $22B Rafale Negotiations

India and France have intensified discussions over a proposed deal for 114 Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force, with momentum building ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s...

January 12, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

L3Harris ISR Radios Cleared for Allied Use

L3Harris Technologies has received US National Security Agency certification for upgraded Rover ISR radio terminals, enabling approved allied forces to operate securely on NSA-encrypted US networks. The clearance applies...

January 12, 2026
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Land Platforms

Germany Buys Puma IFV Simulators From KNDS JV

KNDS and Rheinmetall’s joint venture, Projekt System & Management, has won a €119.5 million contract to deliver nine Puma infantry fighting vehicle firing and combat training systems to Germany....

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...