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January 6, 2026
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Spain Turns to Indra for Next-Gen MBT

Spain has tasked Indra with developing a next-generation land combat vehicle under a €45-million PAMOV contract aimed at replacing the Leopard 2E main battle tank beyond 2040. The program...

January 5, 2026
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Germany Orders 200 Puma IFVs With Spike Missiles

Germany has taken a major step in strengthening its mechanized forces by awarding a €4.2-billion contract to the Rheinmetall/KNDS Deutschland partnership for 200 Puma infantry fighting vehicles equipped with...

January 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Italy Prepares $3.17B Next-Gen Destroyer Buy

The Italian Navy is preparing to begin procurement of two advanced destroyers under the DDX program, a €2.7-billion initiative aimed at replacing the long-serving Durand de la Penne class....

January 5, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Spain Buys 30 Hürjet Jets to Replace F-5

Madrid’s decision to procure 30 Turkish-built Hürjet trainers signals a structural transformation of Spain’s combat aviation training system. With Airbus Defence and Space managing integration and adaptation, the program...

January 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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US Navy Tests Paperless Medical Records Afloat

The US Navy is advancing afloat medical care by piloting the OpMed CDP digital health system aboard USS Carney. Designed to streamline medical documentation and improve continuity of care,...

ParaZero Secures First DefendAir Defense Deal

Israel-based ParaZero Technologies has secured its inaugural operational contract for the DefendAir counter-UAS system, reflecting rising demand for low-collateral drone defeat technologies. Using a net-capture approach, DefendAir is designed...

Lockheed Extends UAE THAAD Support Contract

Lockheed Martin has been awarded an additional $142.6 million to continue sustainment operations for two THAAD missile defense batteries fielded by the United Arab Emirates, expanding an ongoing foreign...

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...

January 5, 2026
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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...

January 5, 2026
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Air Platforms
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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...