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Destinus Finalizes Daedalean Acquisition to Boost Advanced AI for Defense and Aviation

Destinus Group BV has completed the acquisition of Daedalean AG, a Zürich-headquartered leader in aviation-focused artificial intelligence, in a transaction valued at CHF 180 million (around USD 225 million)....

January 4, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Türkiye Incorporates SİPER-1 Long-Range Air Defense System into Steel Dome

Türkiye has formally integrated the SİPER-1 long-range air defense system into its Steel Dome layered air and missile defense network, significantly enhancing the country’s ability to counter high-altitude and...

January 4, 2026
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Lithuania Greenlights Acquisition of 100 CV90 MkIV IFVs to Modernize NATO Forces

Lithuania has formally approved the procurement of 100 CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles, committing to a multinational acquisition program alongside five NATO partners. Endorsed by the State Defence Council,...

January 4, 2026
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North Korea Moves Hwasong-16B Hypersonic Missile Closer to Operational Strike Capability

North Korea has carried out a launch training drill with its Hwasong-16B hypersonic missile, signaling continued progress toward operational deployment of advanced long-range strike capabilities, according to a January...

Pakistan Air Force Successfully Conducts First Flight Test of Taimoor ALCM

Pakistan has taken a major step forward in air-launched strike capability after the Pakistan Air Force confirmed the first successful operational flight test of the indigenously developed Taimoor cruise...

January 3, 2026
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Kazakhstan to Begin Domestic Manufacturing of Turkish OTOKAR Tracked Armored Vehicles

Kazakhstan has announced plans to locally manufacture OTOKAR tracked armored vehicles after President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s visit to a key defense production facility, Kazinform reported on January 3, 2026. The...

January 2, 2026
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LIG Nex1 selected to develop South Korea’s first stand-off electronic warfare aircraft

LIG Nex1 has been selected to lead the development of South Korea’s first stand-off electronic warfare aircraft, a program that will convert a civilian business jet into one of...

January 2, 2026
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France places $1.3B order for two Saab GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft

Saab has secured a major AEW&C contract from France for its GlobalEye surveillance aircraft, following a declaration of intent signed in mid-2025. The 12.3-billion-SEK ($1.3-billion) agreement includes two GlobalEye...

Lithuania signs $326M agreement with Saab for additional Bolide missiles

Saab has secured a 3-billion-SEK ($326 million) contract from Lithuania to supply additional Bolide missiles for use with the RBS 70 NG air defense launcher, ensuring long-term continuity of...

January 2, 2026
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Boeing secures $2.73B contract to support U.S. Army Apache helicopter fleet

The US government has awarded Boeing a $2.73 billion sustainment contract to provide long-term post-production support for the Apache attack helicopter, with services scheduled to continue until 2030. Under...