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January 21, 2026
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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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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 19, 2026
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Italy’s Reaper Fleet Gets Extended US Support

General Atomics has received a $14.3-million contract update to continue maintenance and sustainment support for Italy’s MQ-9 Reaper fleet under a Foreign Military Sales framework. The cost-plus contract option...

January 19, 2026
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Danish Air Force Completes F-35 Transition

The Royal Danish Air Force has concluded operations of the F-16 after 46 years, shifting entirely toward the F-35A as its frontline combat aircraft. The transition reflects Denmark’s response...

January 18, 2026
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Poland to Transfer Up to 9 MiG-29s to Ukraine After Certification

Poland is preparing to deliver an initial batch of up to nine MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine, pending resolution of technical and logistical details. Government approval has already been secured,...

January 14, 2026
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Lockheed Delivers 350th MH-60R to US Navy

The US Navy has added its 350th MH‑60R Seahawk helicopter to the fleet, receiving it from Lockheed Martin’s Owego, New York facility and assigning it to HSM-41. HSM-41 trains...

January 13, 2026
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KF-21 Boramae Nears Service Entry

The successful completion of flight testing for the KF-21 Boramae marks a milestone in South Korea’s push for indigenous combat aircraft development. Over more than three years, the program...

January 12, 2026
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Rafale Deal Talks Intensify Ahead of Macron Visit

Negotiations between India and France over a large-scale Rafale fighter acquisition are gaining traction as New Delhi looks to bolster the Indian Air Force’s combat strength. The proposed government-to-government...

January 12, 2026
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Lockheed F-35 Sets New Delivery Record

The F-35 program reached a major milestone in 2025 with Lockheed Martin delivering 191 aircraft, reflecting unprecedented production tempo and sustained global demand. The fleet now supports 12 nations...