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January 5, 2026
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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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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...

January 4, 2026
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Lithuania Approves 100 CV90 MkIV IFVs for NATO Forces

Lithuania’s State Defence Council has approved the acquisition of 100 CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles, marking a decisive shift toward heavier tracked combat formations and deeper NATO interoperability. The...

Destinus Acquires Daedalean to Boost AI Aviation Defense

Destinus Group BV has finalized the acquisition of Swiss aviation AI specialist Daedalean AG in a deal valued at CHF 180 million (around USD 225 million), significantly strengthening its...