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US Approves $9B Patriot PAC-3 MSE Missile Sale to Saudi

The United States has approved a potential USD 9.0 billion Foreign Military Sale to Saudi Arabia to significantly expand the Kingdom’s inventory of Patriot PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE)...

January 31, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Slovak-Configured CV90 MkIV IFVs Begin Tests in Sweden

The first Combat Vehicle 90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles destined for the Slovak Armed Forces have entered testing at BAE Systems Hägglunds’ facility in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. The start of...

January 31, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Israel Seeks AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters from US

The U.S. Department of State has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Israel for 30 AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters, valued at an estimated USD 3.8 billion,...

January 31, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Israel Expands AW119Kx Helicopter Fleet in $150M Deal

The U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Israel involving additional AW119Kx light utility helicopters and associated support services, according to a notification released...

January 31, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

US Navy Tests MQ-25A Stingray Autonomous Taxi System

The U.S. Navy has achieved a key milestone in unmanned carrier aviation as its first operational MQ-25A Stingray successfully completed an autonomous taxi test, according to an announcement by...

January 30, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Israel Unveils World’s First Hybrid Drone Propulsion System

Elbit Systems has begun integrating what it describes as the world’s first “true hybrid” propulsion system into its unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), marking a potential breakthrough in drone endurance...

January 30, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

UK Reveals Baby Raptor, Raptor XL High-Speed Interceptors

The United Kingdom is betting on speed and autonomy to counter emerging aerial threats, unveiling two new high-speed interceptor systems designed for rapid and precise engagements. Developed by London...

January 30, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Clears $1.7B Sale for Spain’s F100 Frigate Upgrade

The US State Department has approved a $1.7 billion foreign military sale (FMS) to Spain to support the mid-life upgrade of the Spanish Navy’s F100 frigate fleet. The modernization...

Norway Selects South Korea’s Chunmoo Rocket Launchers

Norway has selected South Korea’s K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) from Hanwha Aerospace, opting for the Korean platform over rival offerings from European and US defense firms....

January 30, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

US Defense Firms Integrate Quantum Tech for Missile Defense

A group of three US defense and technology companies is examining how quantum computing could significantly enhance American air and missile defense systems. California-based D-Wave Quantum has partnered with...