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January 16, 2026
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Land Platforms

Teledyne Wins $32M Deal for Bulgaria Stryker Recon Kits

Teledyne FLIR Defense will supply and integrate advanced reconnaissance and surveillance kits for Bulgaria’s Stryker infantry carrier vehicles, supporting Sofia’s ongoing military modernization and NATO alignment efforts. The program...

January 16, 2026
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Cybersecurity

UK Allocates $373M for New Army Cyber Command Facility

The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a £279 million ($373 million) contract to build a purpose-designed base for the British Army’s cyber regiment, marking a significant investment in...

January 16, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Leonardo DRS Orders AI Counter-Drone Systems From Axon

Leonardo DRS has placed a $350,000 order with Axon Vision to procure AI-enabled counter-uncrewed aircraft systems (C-UAS) in support of US defense and homeland security missions. The agreement marks...

January 16, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

BAE Systems Secures $62M US Navy E-2D Hawkeye IFF Deal

The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $62 million contract to establish a dedicated service depot for the E-2D Hawkeye’s Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system, strengthening sustainment...

January 15, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Taiwan, US Partner to Co-Produce 155mm Artillery Shells

Taiwan’s defense sector is ramping up efforts to bolster its artillery ammunition capabilities through a groundbreaking joint production deal with the United States. Lt. Gen. Lin Wen-hsiang, head of...

January 15, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

EDGE, Indra Partner to Build Defense Manufacturing Hub

UAE’s EDGE Group and Spain’s Indra Group have joined forces to establish a new defense manufacturing hub in Spain, focused on loitering munitions and smart weapons. The collaboration aims...

January 15, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Trust Automation Wins $490M US Air Force Drone Contract

The US Air Force has awarded Trust Automation a contract worth up to $490 million to advance its unmanned and counter-unmanned aerial system (UAS/C-UAS) capabilities, reflecting the growing need...

January 15, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

UNAC Wins French Army Deal for Robotic EOD Platforms

The French defense procurement agency (DGA) has awarded UNAC a contract to supply up to 34 explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) robots for the French Army, under the ROBIN (ROBot...

January 15, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Poland Expands SIGINT Fleet With Second Saab-Built Ship

Saab has officially launched ORP Henryk Zygalski, Poland’s second DELFIN-class signals intelligence (SIGINT) vessel, marking a key milestone in the country’s naval intelligence modernization program. The launch completes Poland’s...

January 15, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Plans $1B Investment in L3Harris Missile Division

The US Department of Defense is preparing to invest $1 billion in L3Harris Technologies’ newly established Missile Solutions unit, aiming to significantly expand domestic production of solid rocket motors...