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January 19, 2026
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Naval Platforms

US Clears $1.5B Upgrade of Peru Naval Base

The US State Department has approved a potential $1.5-billion Foreign Military Sale to support the redesign and relocation of Peru’s main naval base at Callao, a move with both...

January 19, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Finland Starts Work on Fourth Pohjanmaa Corvette

Rauma Marine Constructions has started production of the fourth Pohjanmaa-class corvette, placing all four ships of Finland’s Squadron 2020 program under construction simultaneously. The first vessel has already been...

January 19, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Windracers ULTRA Drone Boosts Range, Payload

British drone manufacturer Windracers is preparing to significantly enhance the payload and range of its ULTRA unmanned aircraft, increasing lift capacity to 200 kilograms while maintaining a range of...

January 19, 2026
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Air Platforms

Denmark Ends F-16 Era, Moves to F-35

Denmark has officially retired its F-16 Fighting Falcon fleet after more than four decades of service, completing a transition toward full reliance on the F-35A Lightning II. The final...

January 19, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

DARPA Selects Shearwater AI for Longer Flights

DARPA has selected Shearwater Aerospace to provide AI-driven software for its Albatross program, which aims to extend drone endurance by exploiting atmospheric energy rather than adding new hardware. As...

January 16, 2026
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Land Platforms

Teledyne to Equip Bulgarian Strykers With $32M ISR Kits

Teledyne FLIR Defense is set to equip Bulgaria’s Stryker infantry carriers with reconnaissance and surveillance kits under a $32-million, three-year US Army contract. The suite combines the TacFLIR 280-HDEP...

January 14, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

US Navy Signs $988M Contract With General Dynamics for System Upgrades

The US Navy has awarded General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) a $988 million contract to modernize the digital systems connecting its fleet, aircraft, and shore operations. This contract is...

January 14, 2026
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Land Platforms

Extended-Range Artillery Program Progresses With K9 58-Cal

Hanwha Defense USA has been awarded a research and development contract by the US Army to integrate a 58-caliber cannon onto the K9 self-propelled howitzer as part of the...

January 13, 2026
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Air Platforms

South Korea Nears KF-21 Boramae Deliveries

South Korea has completed all flight testing for its domestically developed KF-21 Boramae fighter aircraft, clearing the way for delivery to the Republic of Korea Air Force. The final...

January 13, 2026
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Soldier Systems

New ATN Thermal Optics Target Next-Gen Imaging

American Technologies Network has unveiled its sixth-generation thermal optics portfolio, marking a significant step forward in AI-enabled imaging for military and security users. The lineup is built around ATN’s...