2026 - Weeklydefencenews

February 4, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Lockheed Wins $328M IRST21 Deal for Taiwan

Lockheed Martin’s IRST21 Legion-ES system is set to significantly strengthen Taiwan’s air defense posture following a new $328.5-million US FMS award. The passive infrared sensors allow aircraft to detect...

European Air Defense Boosted by New Radar Orders Awarded to HENSOLDT

German defense electronics firm HENSOLDT has landed radar contracts valued at over €100 million in support of the European Sky Shield Initiative spearheaded by Germany. Through agreements with Diehl...

Northrop Selected for $25B US Military Microelectronics Initiative

Northrop Grumman has secured a place on the US Defense Microelectronics Activity’s Advanced Technology Support Program V, making it eligible for task orders with a combined ceiling of up...

February 3, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Next-Generation Raytheon Short-Range Interceptor Passes Key Test

Raytheon has announced that its Next Generation Short Range Interceptor, intended as a replacement for the US Army’s Stinger missile, has successfully completed a ballistic test. The internally funded...

US Army Takes Delivery of Initial Sentinel A4 Radar Under LRIP 2

The US Army has taken delivery of the first Sentinel A4 radar under Low-Rate Initial Production 2, part of a planned batch of 19 systems being built by Lockheed...

Rheinmetall Secures Ammunition Order From Denmark for CV90 Fleets

The Danish government has entered into a seven-year framework agreement with Rheinmetall for the supply of ammunition across multiple platforms, including infantry fighting vehicles, air defense systems, main battle...

February 3, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Asia-Pacific Customer Places Black Widow UAV Order With Red Cat

Red Cat Holdings has confirmed that a second Asia-Pacific military customer has selected its Black Widow small unmanned aircraft system, further expanding the platform’s regional footprint. The company expects...

February 3, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

New Systems Enhance Threat Awareness Across US Naval Fleet

US Navy ships could soon benefit from improved threat awareness as DARPA contracts RTX’s Raytheon to develop an advanced sensing and targeting system. The planned capability will integrate electro-optical/infrared...

US Army Awards Raytheon Billion-Dollar LTAMDS Production Deal

The US Department of Defense has issued Raytheon a $1.02 billion contract modification to continue production of the Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor for the US Army....

February 3, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Colombian Navy Receives Indigenous Offshore Patrol Ship

The Colombian Navy has taken delivery of a newly built Ocean Patrol Vessel from state-owned shipbuilder COTECMAR, continuing a national shipbuilding program launched in 2016. The vessel, ARC 24...