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Israel Issues Arad Rifles to Local Defense Forces

Israel has completed the nationwide distribution of thousands of Arad assault rifles to local rapid response teams, marking a major milestone in the country’s effort to standardize and strengthen...

Northrop Grumman Wins $233M US Navy Torpedo Contract

Northrop Grumman has been selected to manufacture and deliver an upgraded variant of the U.S. Navy’s MK54 lightweight torpedo, known as the MK54 MOD 2, under a contract valued...

January 12, 2026
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Germany Orders Puma IFV Simulators From KNDS Venture

Projekt System & Management, the joint business venture between KNDS and Rheinmetall, has secured a contract to supply nine Puma infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) firing and combat training systems...

US Space Command Selects SpaceX for Missile Warning

The US Space Systems Command has awarded SpaceX a series of contracts to launch next-generation missile warning and tracking satellites into low-Earth orbit, strengthening America’s space-based defense architecture. The...

Saab to Deliver Trackfire RWS With Counter-Drone Tech

Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration has awarded Saab a contract valued at 1.5 billion Swedish kronor ($162.9 million) to supply Trackfire Remote Weapon Stations (RWS) equipped with counter-drone capabilities. The...

January 12, 2026
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India, France Advance $22B Rafale Deal Talks Ahead Visit

India and France have stepped up negotiations over a major Rafale fighter jet acquisition for the Indian Air Force (IAF), with discussions gaining momentum ahead of French President Emmanuel...

January 12, 2026
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Lockheed F-35 Program Records 191 Aircraft Deliveries

Lockheed Martin set a new production record in 2025 after delivering 191 F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, the highest number ever produced by the program in a single year....

Electro Optic Systems Acquires MARSS, Boosts C-UAS C2

Australian defense company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has signed an agreement to acquire Europe-based MARSS Group, a specialist in command-and-control (C2) software for counter-drone operations. The move significantly expands...

NSA Clears L3Harris ISR Radios for Allied Use Ops

The US National Security Agency (NSA) has granted certification to L3Harris Technologies’ latest Rover intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) radio terminals, clearing them for secure use by approved allied...

January 10, 2026
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Lockheed Martin F-35 Fleet Tops 1,300 Jets in 2025

Lockheed Martin has announced that the F-35 Lightning II program achieved a record-breaking production milestone in 2025, delivering 191 aircraft and pushing the global fleet beyond 1,300 jets. The...