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January 20, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Turkey’s STM Secures First European Defense Deal

Turkey’s defense firm STM has signed its first European export contract for the KARGU and ALPAGU loitering munition systems, marking a significant entry into NATO and EU markets. The...

January 20, 2026
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Air Platforms

US Hands Over 10 Helicopters to Sri Lanka

The United States has transferred ten TH-57 Bell 206 helicopters to the Sri Lankan Air Force under the Excess Defense Articles program, a move aimed at strengthening the country’s...

January 20, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

France Starts Serial Production of VSR700 Drone

France’s defense procurement agency has awarded Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group a production contract for six VSR700 shipborne uncrewed aerial systems, formally transitioning the platform from testing into serial...

January 19, 2026
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Land Platforms

EuroTrophy Chosen for Leopard 2A8 APS

EuroTrophy has secured a €330-million contract with KNDS Deutschland to supply Trophy Active Protection Systems for Leopard 2A8 tanks operated by Lithuania, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, and Croatia....

January 19, 2026
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Air Platforms

US Renews MQ-9 Sustainment for Italy

The United States has approved a $14.3-million contract modification awarding General Atomics Aeronautical Systems continued responsibility for sustaining the Italian Air Force’s MQ-9 unmanned aircraft fleet. The funding supports...

January 18, 2026
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Air Platforms

Up to 9 MiG-29 Jets Approved for Transfer From Poland to Ukraine

Poland is set to provide Ukraine with up to nine MiG-29 fighter jets in the initial tranche, slightly below earlier expectations of ten aircraft. Government approval has been granted,...

January 18, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

HERO-90 Munition Selected for Rapid Army Anti-Armor Testing

The U.S. Army has selected UVision’s HERO‑90 loitering munition for evaluation under the Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) initiative, advancing efforts to provide dismounted troops with precision...

January 17, 2026
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Land Platforms

Electric E-ZPT APC Enters Service in Türkiye

Türkiye’s Ministry of National Defense has unveiled the first E-ZPT electric armoured personnel carrier built for serial production by MKE, following successful acceptance testing in Ankara. The initiative signals...

January 17, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

XM204 Anti-Tank Rounds Approved for Europe Deployment

The U.S. Army has cleared the XM204 top‑attack terrain‑shaping munition for urgent operational use, authorizing its accelerated fielding to Europe under an Urgent Materiel Release. The move highlights the...

January 16, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

$62M US Navy E-2D IFF Maintenance Contract Goes to BAE Systems

The US Navy has contracted BAE Systems for $62 million to establish a new depot supporting the E-2D Hawkeye’s Identification Friend or Foe system. Located at Fleet Readiness Center...