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January 21, 2026
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UK Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank Completes First Crewed Live Fire

RBSL has completed the first crewed live firing of the Challenger 3 main battle tank, bringing the British Army a step closer to introducing its most advanced armored platform...

January 21, 2026
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Mergers & JV
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General Atomics and Calidus Partner to Build MQ-9B, Gambit in UAE

GA-ASI has signed a memorandum of understanding with Calidus Aerospace to jointly produce MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft and Gambit Collaborative Combat Aircraft in the UAE, strengthening local manufacturing and...

January 21, 2026
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US Army Procures 65 Armored Vehicles for Ukraine Under $163M Package

Washington has authorized a $163.4-million contract for Textron Systems to supply 65 Commando Select armored vehicles to Ukraine, strengthening the country’s protected mobility on the battlefield. The award, issued...

January 21, 2026
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Orqa of Croatia Partners With Barzan on Drone Manufacturing

Orqa, a Croatia-based drone technology firm, has signed a cooperation agreement with Qatar’s Barzan Holdings to assess opportunities for localized production of unmanned systems, strengthening defence industry ties between...

Taiwan Reveals Weapons Procurement Plan Under $40B Defense Budget

Taiwan’s defense ministry has outlined the weapons and capabilities to be funded under its proposed 1.25-trillion-NTD ($40-billion) special defense budget, providing new insight into the scope of the island’s...

January 21, 2026
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QinetiQ Secures $275M Extension for RAF Typhoon Support

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded QinetiQ a five-year extension to continue providing essential engineering and technical support for the Royal Air Force’s Typhoon fighter aircraft. The £205-million...

HII Participates in $25.4B US Defense Microelectronics Initiative

HII has been named as one of 12 awardees on the Advanced Technology Support Program V, a 10-year, $25.4-billion multiple-award contract supporting advanced electronics and software engineering across US...

January 21, 2026
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US Army Expands Oshkosh Order for Low-Velocity Airdrop Vehicles

The US Army has awarded Oshkosh Defense a contract for the delivery of 97 FMTV A2 Low-Velocity Airdrop cargo vehicles, comprising both 4×4 and 6×6 variants. Designed to support...

January 21, 2026
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India Approves $1.1B Purchase of Boeing 767 Aerial Tankers

The Indian Ministry of Defence has approved a $1.1-billion program to procure six Boeing 767-based multirole aerial refuelling tankers, strengthening the Indian Air Force’s long-range operational capability. Under the...

January 21, 2026
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Turkey’s TAIS Secures $1B Frigate Deal With Qatar’s Barzan for Indonesia

TAIS Shipyards of Turkey has signed a $1-billion procurement agreement with Qatar’s Barzan Holding for the construction of two frigates destined for the Indonesian Navy. The contract, covering two...