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January 19, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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US Approves $1.5B Upgrade of Strategic Peru Naval Base

The US State Department has approved a potential $1.5 billion Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to support the relocation and redevelopment of Peru’s main naval base in Callao, a strategic...

January 19, 2026
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Finland Begins Construction of Fourth Pohjanmaa Corvette

Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) has officially started production of the fourth Pohjanmaa-class multi-purpose corvette for the Finnish Navy, marking a major milestone in Finland’s Squadron 2020 naval modernization program....

January 19, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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Windracers ULTRA Drone Doubles Range, Lifts Payload

Windracers has announced a major capability upgrade for its ULTRA unmanned aircraft, enabling the drone to carry payloads of up to 200 kilograms over distances exceeding 2,000 kilometers. The...

January 19, 2026
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DARPA Selects Shearwater AI to Extend Drone Endurance

The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has selected Shearwater Aerospace to provide artificial intelligence software that enables unmanned aerial vehicles to exploit atmospheric wind currents and extend...

January 16, 2026
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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 14, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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US Navy Awards $988M Digital Systems Upgrade to General Dynamics

The US Navy has awarded General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) a $988 million contract to modernize and sustain the digital systems that connect naval ships, aircraft, and shore-based operations....

January 14, 2026
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US Army Advances Long-Range Artillery via K9 Integration

The US Army has taken a new step in modernizing its self-propelled artillery fleet by awarding Hanwha Defense USA a research and development contract to integrate a 58-caliber cannon...

January 13, 2026
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KF-21 Boramae Nears Delivery After Final Flight Tests

South Korea has successfully completed all flight testing of its next-generation KF-21 Boramae fighter jet, marking a major milestone toward operational deployment with the Republic of Korea Air Force...

January 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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UK to Develop Tactical Ballistic Missiles for Ukraine

The United Kingdom has launched Project Nightfall, a new defense initiative aimed at developing ground-launched tactical ballistic missiles for Ukraine to enhance Kyiv’s long-range strike capabilities against Russian military...

January 13, 2026
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Soldier Systems
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ATN Unveils Sixth-Gen Thermal Optics for Military Use

American Technologies Network (ATN) has unveiled its sixth-generation thermal optics lineup, marking a major advancement in AI-enhanced imaging systems designed for military, law enforcement, and security operations. The new...