January, 2026 - Weeklydefencenews

Chunmoo Beats US, Europe in Norway Choice

Norway’s decision to procure the K239 Chunmoo system represents a significant enhancement of its long-range firepower and a notable diversification of its defense procurement base. The Chunmoo’s ability to...

January 30, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

USAF Orders More MH-139A Helos From Boeing

The U.S. Air Force continues to expand its MH-139A Grey Wolf fleet with a new Boeing contract for four additional helicopters. Designed to replace the UH-1N Huey, the Grey...

Poland Orders MS-110 Recon Pods From Raytheon

Poland is set to enhance its airborne intelligence capabilities following a $197-million Raytheon contract for MS-110 multispectral reconnaissance pods. The system delivers wide-area, high-resolution imagery while leveraging artificial intelligence...

January 30, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Israel Reveals New Hybrid Drone Power Tech

Elbit Systems is advancing UAV propulsion by adopting Lowental Hybrid’s Native Parallel Hybrid technology, a system designed to combine electric and combustion power in a fully integrated architecture. The...

January 30, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Raptor XL Leads UK’s New Interceptor Push

Britain’s new Baby Raptor and Raptor XL interceptor concepts signal a shift toward AI-driven, high-speed air defense solutions. Built to react faster than traditional systems, the interceptors rely on...

January 30, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
Mergers & JV

Quantum Tech Targets Air, Missile Defense

U.S. defense firms are testing the potential of quantum computing to transform missile defense decision-making. By combining quantum optimization tools with defense simulations, early trials reportedly showed faster engagement...

January 30, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Spain Cleared for $1.7B F100 MLU Package

Spain’s F100 frigate fleet is set for a major modernization following U.S. approval of a $1.7-billion defense package aimed at sustaining the ships’ role in NATO air and missile...

January 30, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

K2 Tank Gets Export Boost With Korean Engine

The introduction of South Korea’s DV27K tank engine marks a major milestone for the country’s defense industry, enabling unrestricted exports of the K2 Black Panther. Developed domestically after years...

TTM Wins $200M RTX Radar Component Deal

Raytheon has expanded its industrial partnership with TTM Technologies through a multi-year contract supporting higher-rate production of the U.S. Army’s LTAMDS radar. The agreement covers the design, manufacture, and...

January 29, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

V-BAT AI Drones Join Indian Army Fleet

The Indian Army’s selection of the V-BAT drone system marks a significant step in integrating AI-enabled autonomy into military operations. Featuring vertical takeoff and landing capability, the platform can...