2026 - Weeklydefencenews

January 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Navies Order K-Ster Minesweeping USVs

French defense technology firm Exail has secured a significant €40-million contract to deliver several hundred K-Ster unmanned underwater mine disposal vehicles to multiple naval customers, marking the company’s second-largest...

January 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

New Interceptor Chases Drones at 236 km/h

General Cherry has introduced AIR SPEED, a high-velocity drone interceptor now in operational use by Ukrainian forces, designed to counter a wide range of enemy unmanned aerial threats. Capable...

January 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

EagleNXT Wins Army Mapping Drone Deal

The US Army has procured tactical mapping drones from EagleNXT via its German partner Dronivo GmbH, acquiring six eBee TAC unmanned systems equipped with advanced imaging sensors. Although the...

January 6, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Laser Weapons JV Set for 2026 Launch

German defense firms Rheinmetall and MBDA Deutschland are preparing to establish a joint venture in early 2026 focused on developing laser weapon systems, initially targeting naval applications. Structured as...

January 6, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Lithuania Approves CV90 IFV Acquisition

Lithuania’s State Defence Council has approved the acquisition of 100 CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles under a multinational European procurement program aimed at improving interoperability and reducing costs. The...

January 6, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Spain Starts Next-Gen Tank Development

Spain’s arms procurement agency has awarded Indra Sistemas a €45-million, two-year research and development contract to support the conceptual and technological groundwork for a future main battle tank intended...

Turkey Defense, Aviation Exports Top $10B

Turkey reported a sharp rise in defense and aerospace exports in 2025, with overseas sales climbing to $10 billion—up nearly 50 percent year on year. European and NATO markets...

January 5, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

China Hints at Radar-Energy Harvesting Tech

A research team in China has reported progress on an integrated “smart surface” capable of converting electromagnetic radiation into usable power while simultaneously enabling sensing and communication. By merging...

January 5, 2026
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

UK Army Upgrades Titan, Trojan Armored Vehicles

Britain has announced a structured upgrade program for the Army’s Titan and Trojan armored engineer vehicles, marking a mid-life refresh of platforms that have been in service since the...

CACI to Support Space Force Under $12.5B Deal

The US Space Force has selected CACI International for a task order worth up to $212 million to deliver large-scale network infrastructure upgrades over the next five years. Executed...