Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

January 23, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

ORB: UAE Reveals New Deep-Sea Remote Platform

Trident Subsea Systems is positioning its ORB remotely operated vehicle as a next-generation solution for deep-water search, recovery, and inspection missions. Designed to descend to depths unreachable by human...

January 23, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Indonesia to Receive Arrowhead 140 Ship Designs

Babcock has taken another step forward in the UK-Indonesia Maritime Partnership Programme with a new work order tied to the Arrowhead 140 frigate design. Indonesia plans to build up...

January 23, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Romania Deploys Ukraine-Tested Anti-Drone Tech

The Romanian Armed Forces are set to introduce the Merops counter-UAS system following its strong performance against Shahed drones. Already combat-proven in Ukraine, Merops has attracted NATO attention for...

January 23, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

PrSM Rocket Motor Test Completed by Northrop

Northrop Grumman has validated another rocket motor for the Precision Strike Missile, reinforcing its role in the US Army’s next-generation long-range strike capability. The test confirmed propulsion performance for...

January 23, 2026
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Naval Platforms

US Navy Awards $98M Modernization Work to BAE

BAE Systems has been awarded $98 million by the US Navy to modernize and repair two frontline warships at its San Diego facility. The work includes a docking selected...

January 23, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

RAF Typhoons to Get New Radar Under $612M Deal

BAE Systems has secured a £453.5 million production contract from the UK Ministry of Defence to deliver the ECRS Mk2 radar for RAF Typhoon fighters. Developed in partnership with...

January 23, 2026
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Air Platforms

Collins Secures C-130 Wheels and Brakes Contracts

Collins Aerospace, part of RTX, has signed a series of three-year agreements to reinforce sustainment and supply support for C-130 Hercules wheels and brakes, a key subsystem for one...

January 22, 2026
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Naval Platforms

3D-Printed USVs Highlight $980M UMEX Contracts

On the last day of Abu Dhabi’s UMEX and SIMTEX exhibitions, AED 1.26 billion ($342 million) in contracts were awarded to local defense companies. EDGE Group received two major...

January 22, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Eurofighter Radar Upgrade Wins BAE $610M Deal

BAE Systems has secured a £454 million contract from the UK MoD to manufacture 38 ECRS Mk2 radar systems for Tranche 3 RAF Typhoons, enhancing target tracking and situational...

January 22, 2026
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Naval Platforms

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...