2026 - Weeklydefencenews

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...

January 21, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Orders 65 Armored Vehicles for Ukraine

The $163.4-million Textron Systems contract to supply Commando Select armored vehicles represents another tangible step in the US effort to strengthen Ukraine’s ground forces. Approved under USAI and executed...

January 21, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Mergers & JV

Orqa, Barzan Sign Drone Production Deal

Orqa’s agreement with Qatar’s Barzan Holdings highlights the accelerating global demand for unmanned systems and the strategic value of localized defense production. Signed on the margins of the DIMDEX...

Taiwan Details Weapons for $40B Defense Plan

Taiwan has taken a significant step toward clarifying its long-term defense priorities by releasing a detailed list of weapon systems planned under a proposed 1.25-trillion NTD special defense budget....

January 21, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

QinetiQ Wins $275M RAF Typhoon Extension

The UK Ministry of Defence has extended QinetiQ’s role in supporting the RAF’s Typhoon fighter fleet through a £205-million, five-year contract focused on advanced engineering services. The deal aims...

HII Joins $25.4B US Defense Tech Program

Huntington Ingalls Industries has been named a participant in the US Defense Microelectronics Activity’s ATSP5 contract, a long-term framework designed to provide rapid access to advanced engineering and technology...