January, 2026 - Weeklydefencenews

January 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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UK Plans Tactical Missile Development for Ukraine

Project Nightfall marks a significant escalation in the UK’s military support for Ukraine, focusing on the rapid development of a new class of ground-launched tactical ballistic missiles. Intended to...

Hawkeye EOSS Chosen for Mobile Air Defense

Chess Dynamics has won a new £1.4-million order to deliver its Hawkeye Electro-Optical Sensor System for use in mobile air defense formations, highlighting rising demand for non-radar sensing solutions...

Sweden Boosts Air Defenses With $1.6B Plan

The Swedish government revealed a $1.6-billion air defense investment aimed at enhancing protection against aerial threats, particularly over civilian areas. Officials cited Ukraine’s experience as evidence of the importance...

New Aeva LiDAR Boosts Close-Range Autonomy

Aeva introduced Omni, a new short-range 4D LiDAR solution aimed at giving AI-enabled machines a more detailed and reliable perception of their surroundings. Designed for seamless integration into autonomous...

January 12, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Lockheed F-35 Sets New Delivery Record

The F-35 program reached a major milestone in 2025 with Lockheed Martin delivering 191 aircraft, reflecting unprecedented production tempo and sustained global demand. The fleet now supports 12 nations...

January 12, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Puma IFV Training Boosted With New Simulators

Germany has awarded Projekt System & Management a €119.5 million contract to supply nine advanced Puma IFV training simulators, with Rheinmetall playing a central role in system electronics. Each...

NSA Certifies L3Harris Radios for Interoperability

The NSA has authorized L3Harris’ latest Rover ISR terminals for secure use by allied militaries, opening access to encrypted US tactical networks for approved partners. The certification covers the...

January 12, 2026
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Air Platforms
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