2026 - Weeklydefencenews

January 23, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Navy Awards $98M Modernization Work to BAE

BAE Systems has been awarded $98 million by the US Navy to modernize and repair two frontline warships at its San Diego facility. The work includes a docking selected...

RAF Typhoons to Get New Radar Under $612M Deal

BAE Systems has secured a £453.5 million production contract from the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver the ECRS Mk2 radar for RAF Typhoon fighters. Developed in partnership with...

January 23, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Collins Secures C-130 Wheels and Brakes Contracts

Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, has signed a series of three-year agreements to reinforce sustainment and supply support for C-130 Hercules wheels and brakes, a key subsystem for one...

January 22, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

3D-Printed USVs Highlight $980M UMEX Contracts

On the last day of Abu Dhabi’s UMEX and SIMTEX exhibitions, AED 1.26 billion ($342 million) in contracts were awarded to local defense companies. EDGE Group received two major...

Eurofighter Radar Upgrade Wins BAE $610M Deal

BAE Systems has secured a £454 million contract from the UK MoD to manufacture 38 ECRS Mk2 radar systems for Tranche 3 RAF Typhoons, enhancing target tracking and situational...

January 22, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Black Shark Sub Deal Strengthens Navy Capability

The Indian Navy has signed a deal with Italy’s WASS for 48 Black Shark Advanced heavyweight torpedoes to arm its six Kalvari-class Scorpene submarines. The ₹1,896 crore agreement, finalized...

January 22, 2026
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Greenland Tensions Prompt US NATO Exercises

U.S. Marines are moving to Norway to participate in Cold Response 26, a major NATO exercise focused on Arctic warfare and multinational interoperability. Around 3,000 Marines will operate alongside...

January 22, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Georgia NG Conducts Small Drone Flight Training

Georgia’s Army National Guard has inaugurated an advanced drone training program aimed at producing skilled unmanned aerial systems operators across the state. The course emphasizes hands-on use of the...

January 21, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Challenger 3 Tank Fires First Crewed Shot

The successful crewed live-fire of the Challenger 3 tank signals a critical step in restoring the UK’s heavy armor capability. After decades without a new main battle tank firing...

January 21, 2026
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Air Platforms
Mergers & JV

GA, Calidus to Co-Produce MQ-9B in UAE

The GA-ASI–Calidus Aerospace agreement marks a significant step in expanding unmanned aircraft production and integration capabilities in the Middle East. By establishing a framework for co-production of MQ-9B and...