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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...

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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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...

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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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 29, 2026
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

General Atomics Unveils New Aircraft for Maritime Ops

General Atomics AeroTec Systems has unveiled the Do228 NXT, a next-generation aircraft designed to meet the growing demands of maritime security and border surveillance operations. Built for flexibility in...

KNDS to Deliver 12 Leguan Bridge Layers to Lithuania

Lithuania has signed a contract with KNDS Deutschland to acquire 12 Leguan armored bridge-laying systems, strengthening the country’s battlefield mobility and combat logistics capabilities. The acquisition is intended to...

Israel Signs $183M Contract With Elbit for Air Munitions

Israel has finalized a $183 million multi-year contract with Elbit Systems to supply air munitions while accelerating the expansion of the country’s domestic defense manufacturing base. The agreement, issued...

January 29, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

ST Engineering Lays Keel for Singapore’s 2nd Victoria Ship

ST Engineering has marked a key milestone in Singapore’s naval modernization program with the keel-laying ceremony of the Republic of Singapore Navy’s second Victoria-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel (MRCV). The...

January 29, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

US Army Opens 40mm Ammo Production Line in Wisconsin

The US Army, in partnership with AMTEC Corporation, has inaugurated a new 40mm grenade production line and indoor test range at AMTEC’s facility in Janesville, Wisconsin, advancing efforts to...