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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...

January 21, 2026
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Air Platforms
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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...

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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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...

January 21, 2026
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Land Platforms
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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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Air Platforms
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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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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 20, 2026
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Sri Lanka Gets 10 US Helicopters for Relief Ops

The delivery of ten TH-57 helicopters to Sri Lanka marks another step in expanding US-Sri Lankan defense cooperation, with a focus on humanitarian response and capacity building rather than...

January 20, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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VSR700 Naval Drone Enters Full-Rate Production

France has taken a key step toward operationalizing shipborne uncrewed aviation with a production order for six VSR700 drones for the French Navy. Awarded to Airbus Helicopters and Naval...

January 20, 2026
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Combat Service and Support Equipment
R&D

Barzan, General Atomics Join on C2 Software

GA-ASI’s agreement with Barzan Holdings signals a strategic move beyond unmanned aircraft production into higher-level battle management and intelligence systems. Under the memorandum of understanding, the companies will jointly...