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January 5, 2026
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Italy Launches $3.17B Next-Gen Naval Destroyer Program

Italy is set to formally launch the procurement process for two next-generation destroyers for the Italian Navy on February 18, with the program valued at approximately €2.7 billion ($3.17...

Lockheed to Sustain UAE THAAD Missile Defense System

Lockheed Martin has secured a $142.6 million contract modification to extend sustainment and support services for two Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) batteries operated by the United Arab...

January 5, 2026
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

British Army Titan and Trojan Vehicles Set for MLU

The United Kingdom has launched an industry partnership to deliver a mid-life upgrade (MLU) for the British Army’s Titan and Trojan armored engineer vehicles, extending the service life of...

January 5, 2026
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Germany Orders 200 Puma IFVs Armed With Spike Missiles

The German Armed Forces have signed a €4.2 billion ($4.92 billion) contract with the Rheinmetall–KNDS Deutschland joint venture for the procurement of 200 Puma infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs). The...

CACI to Strengthen US Space Force Networks Under $12.5B Deal

CACI International has secured a five-year task order valued at up to $212 million to modernize enterprise-level network infrastructure across multiple US Space Force installations. The contract supports ongoing...

Turkey Defense and Aviation Exports Cross $10B in 2025

Turkey’s defense and aviation exports surged to $10 billion in 2025, marking a 48 percent increase compared to $7.1 billion recorded in 2024. According to Haluk Görgün, head of...

January 5, 2026
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China Teases Radar Energy Harvesting Tech for Stealth Jets

A group of Chinese researchers has claimed a technological breakthrough with the development of a so-called “smart surface” capable of harvesting usable electrical energy from ambient electromagnetic waves. According...

January 5, 2026
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Spain Orders 30 Turkish Hurjet Jets to Replace F-5 Fleet

Spain has taken a major step toward modernizing its military pilot training pipeline by selecting Turkey’s Hürjet advanced jet trainer to replace its aging Northrop F-5 fleet. The Spanish...

January 4, 2026
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Training and Simulation
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North Korea Advances Hwasong-16B Hypersonic Missile

North Korea conducted a launch training exercise involving the Hwasong-16B hypersonic missile on January 4, 2026, signaling continued progress toward operational deployment of advanced strategic strike systems. According to...

January 4, 2026
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Türkiye Integrates SİPER-1 Air Defense into Steel Dome

Türkiye has officially inducted its indigenous SİPER-1 long-range air defense system into the national Steel Dome (Çelik Kubbe) layered air and missile defense network, marking a major advancement in...