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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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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

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...

January 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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US Navy Tests Digital Medical Records Aboard Warships

The US Navy has begun testing a new digital medical records and care management system aboard a frontline warship, marking a major step toward modernizing healthcare delivery for sailors...

ParaZero Secures First DefendAir Contract With Israeli User

ParaZero Technologies has secured its first contract for the DefendAir counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) from a major Israeli defense entity, marking a significant milestone for the Kefar Sava-based company....

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...

January 4, 2026
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Land Platforms
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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...

January 4, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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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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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 3, 2026
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Kazakhstan Starts OTOKAR Armored Vehicle Production

Kazakhstan has announced plans to begin local production of OTOKAR tracked armored vehicles, underscoring the country’s drive to modernize its armed forces and strengthen domestic defense manufacturing. The decision...

Pakistan Air Force Tests Taimoor Air-Launched Cruise Missile

The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has successfully conducted the first confirmed flight test of the indigenous Taimoor air-launched cruise missile, marking a major milestone in the country’s air power...