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January 21, 2026
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Land Platforms

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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Mergers & JV
Air Platforms

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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R&D
Air Platforms

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 20, 2026
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R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

South Korea Deploys Hyunmoo-5 Missile

South Korea has begun frontline deployment of its Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile, a major step in reinforcing deterrence against North Korean military threats. Nicknamed the “monster missile,” the system reportedly...

January 20, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

India Starts R&D on Anti-Drone 7.62mm Ammo

India is advancing development of a new 7.62mm anti-drone bullet aimed at providing frontline troops with a compact and cost-effective counter-UAS capability. The concept centers on a projectile that...

Germany Picks Elite Pilots for Advanced Training

Top Aces has secured a 10-year contract worth up to €420 million to provide advanced operational training services for Germany’s armed forces. Under the agreement, the company will deliver...

Turkey’s STM Wins First European NATO Deal

Turkey’s STM has signed its first European export contract for the KARGU and ALPAGU loitering munition systems with an unnamed NATO and EU member state. The agreement goes beyond...

January 20, 2026
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Air Platforms

US Delivers 10 Helicopters to Sri Lanka

The United States has transferred 10 TH-57 Bell 206 helicopters to the Sri Lankan Air Force under the Excess Defense Articles program, aiming to strengthen the country’s emergency response,...

January 20, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

France Launches Serial Production of VSR700

France’s defense procurement agency has awarded Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group a production contract for six VSR700 shipborne uncrewed aerial systems, transitioning the program from demonstration to serial production....

January 20, 2026
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Combat Service and Support Equipment

GA, Barzan Partner on Battle Management Software

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is expanding its footprint in battle management and intelligence software through a new partnership with Qatar’s Barzan Holdings. The companies have signed a memorandum of...