Weekly Defense News: Global Military Modernization Readiness

January 6, 2026
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Land Platforms

Spain Starts Next-Gen Tank Development

Spain’s arms procurement agency has awarded Indra Sistemas a €45-million, two-year research and development contract to support the conceptual and technological groundwork for a future main battle tank intended...

January 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

Turkey Defense, Aviation Exports Top $10B

Turkey reported a sharp rise in defense and aerospace exports in 2025, with overseas sales climbing to $10 billion—up nearly 50 percent year on year. European and NATO markets...

January 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

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...

January 5, 2026
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Land Platforms

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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Communication and Electronics

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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Missile & Missile Defence

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...

January 5, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

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...

January 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms

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,...

January 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

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

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....