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January 30, 2026
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Air Platforms

USAF Orders More MH-139A Helos From Boeing

The U.S. Air Force continues to expand its MH-139A Grey Wolf fleet with a new Boeing contract for four additional helicopters. Designed to replace the UH-1N Huey, the Grey...

January 30, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Chunmoo Beats US, Europe in Norway Choice

Norway’s decision to procure the K239 Chunmoo system represents a significant enhancement of its long-range firepower and a notable diversification of its defense procurement base. The Chunmoo’s ability to...

January 29, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Elbit Wins $183M Israeli Air Weapons Contract

The Israeli government has moved to strengthen its defense industrial base through a major air munitions order awarded to Elbit Systems under a multi-year framework valued at $183 million....

January 29, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

V-BAT AI Drones Join Indian Army Fleet

The Indian Army’s selection of the V-BAT drone system marks a significant step in integrating AI-enabled autonomy into military operations. Featuring vertical takeoff and landing capability, the platform can...

January 29, 2026
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

Lithuania Orders 12 Leguan Bridge Systems From KNDS

The Lithuanian government has approved the acquisition of 12 Leguan armored bridge layers from KNDS Deutschland in a deal valued at €210 million. Designed for rapid deployment, the Leguan...

January 29, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Thales Secures Qatari Air Defense Radar Deal

Qatar is expanding its air defense architecture through a new radar acquisition from Thales, covering both medium- and long-range surveillance with the GM200 MM/A and GM400α systems. Designed for...

January 29, 2026
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Cybersecurity

Italian Navy Vessels to Get Fincantieri Cyber Shield

The Italian Navy has moved to strengthen its cyber defenses by awarding a contract to Fincantieri’s digital subsidiary e-phors for enhanced onboard cyber resilience solutions. The system will provide...

January 28, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Microwave Counter-Drone Weapon Backed by Singapore

Singapore is moving to strengthen its defenses against advanced unmanned aerial threats through a new cooperation agreement with Epirus focused on high-power microwave systems. Working with the Defence Science...

January 28, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

France Delivers Rodeur 330 Drones to Ukraine

Ukraine has begun receiving Rodeur 330 unmanned systems from France’s EOS Technologie as part of efforts to replenish drone inventories and counter Russia’s mass drone production. The interceptor platform...

January 28, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Troops Get Handheld Sniper Detection Tool

Thales is addressing the challenge of detecting concealed snipers in daylight with a new lightweight spotting system that can be carried by individual soldiers. By combining filtered goggles with...