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January 6, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Morocco Begins Deployment of Barak MX Air Defense

Morocco has officially activated its Barak MX air and missile defense system, acquired through a foreign military sale agreement with Israel in 2022, according to Israeli media reports. The...

January 6, 2026
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Land Platforms

Spain Selects Indra for Next-Gen Battle Tank Plan

Spain has placed the future of its armored warfare capability in the hands of Indra Sistemas, tasking the defense company with developing a next-generation main battle tank to replace...

January 6, 2026
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Land Platforms

Lithuania Approves Purchase of 100 CV90 IFVs

Lithuania’s State Defence Council has approved the procurement of 100 CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), marking a major step in the modernization of the country’s land forces. The...

January 6, 2026
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Land Platforms

Spain Launches R&D for Leopard 2 Successor Tank

Spain’s armaments procurement authority has awarded Indra Sistemas a major research and development contract to support the creation of a future main battle tank for the Spanish Army. The...

January 5, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

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....

January 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms

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...

January 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms

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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Missile & Missile Defence

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

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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Land Platforms

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...