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First Sentinel A4 Radar Handed Over to US Army by Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin has delivered the first Sentinel A4 radar from the US Army’s LRIP 2 batch, marking the start of a 19-unit production run. Approved in August 2023, the...

Danish Forces Order Rheinmetall Ammunition for Mobile Air Defense

Rheinmetall has been commissioned by the Danish government to deliver ammunition for a wide range of military platforms, including IFVs and self-propelled air defense systems. The seven-year framework contract,...

February 3, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Red Cat Bags Regional Contract for Black Widow Drone Systems

An undisclosed Asia-Pacific customer has placed an order for Red Cat Holdings’ Black Widow small unmanned aircraft system, the company announced. Delivery of an unspecified quantity of systems is...

February 3, 2026
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R&D
Communication and Electronics

US Naval Vessels Receive Advanced Real-Time Situational Awareness Tech

DARPA has turned to RTX’s Raytheon to deliver a next-generation sensing and targeting capability that promises to significantly improve situational awareness aboard US naval vessels. The system is designed...

Raytheon Secures Major LTAMDS Radar Contract From US Army

Raytheon has secured a $1.02 billion contract modification from the US Department of Defense for the production of LTAMDS radars for the US Army. The award builds on a...

February 3, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Locally Constructed Patrol Vessel Handed Over to Colombia

COTECMAR, Colombia’s government-owned shipyard, has handed over an Ocean Patrol Vessel to the Colombian Navy as part of a long-term naval shipbuilding initiative launched in 2016. The newly delivered...

February 3, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Swiss Military Acquires Black Hornet Nano Drones From Teledyne FLIR

Switzerland has awarded Teledyne FLIR Defense a $17.5 million contract for the procurement of large quantities of the Black Hornet 4 nano drone, strengthening its tactical reconnaissance capabilities. The...

February 2, 2026
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R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

THAAD Interceptor Production Set to Quadruple as Lockheed Martin Expands Capacity

Lockheed Martin has partnered with the US Department of Defense to sharply increase production of THAAD interceptors as demand grows for advanced missile defence systems among the United States...

Belgian Government Sets Up Industry Alliance for Army Vehicle Modernization

Belgium has launched a far-reaching 20-year industrial initiative designed to reshape the sustainment and readiness of the Belgian Army’s vehicle and weapons fleets. At the centre of the effort...

February 2, 2026
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Air Platforms

South Korea Approves $2.8B Boeing Upgrade Program for F-15 Strike Aircraft

Boeing has secured a contract worth up to $2.8 billion from the US Air Force to upgrade the Republic of Korea Air Force’s F-15K Slam Eagle fleet, a variant...