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January 12, 2026
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India and France Accelerate $22 Billion Rafale Deal Talks Ahead of Macron’s Visit

Negotiations between India and France over a major Rafale fighter jet acquisition for the Indian Air Force have intensified ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s scheduled visit to India...

NSA Approves New L3Harris ISR Radios to Enhance Allied Interoperability

L3Harris Technologies has received certification from the US National Security Agency for its upgraded Rover ISR radio terminals, clearing them for secure use by designated allied and partner nations....

January 12, 2026
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Land Platforms

Germany Procures Puma IFV Simulators From KNDS–Rheinmetall Joint Venture

The KNDS–Rheinmetall joint venture Projekt System & Management has secured a contract to deliver nine Puma IFV firing and combat training systems (AGSPs) for Germany’s armed forces. The agreement...

January 12, 2026
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Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Program Achieves Record 191 Aircraft Deliveries in 2025

Lockheed Martin set a new production record in 2025 by delivering 191 F-35 fighter aircraft, the largest number produced in a single year since the program began. With nearly...

Aeva Unveils 360° AI-Powered LiDAR Sensor for Short-Range Autonomous Systems

Aeva, a California-headquartered sensor developer, has launched Omni, a compact short-range 4D LiDAR solution aimed at improving environmental perception for physical AI systems. The system is designed to integrate...

Sweden Commits $1.6 Billion to Strengthen National Air Defense Capabilities

The Swedish government has committed 15 billion kronor ($1.6 billion) to enhance national air defenses, prioritizing the protection of civilian population centers and other high-value targets. The investment will...

Emergence of Russia’s Oreshnik ballistic missile heightens threats to NATO and U.S. forces

Russia has acknowledged striking the western Ukrainian city of Lviv with its newly deployed Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile, marking the system’s second confirmed operational use. Analysts widely view the...

January 11, 2026
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U.S. Navy names USNS Lansing, enhancing expeditionary fast transport capabilities

The U.S. Navy has formally christened the future USNS Lansing (EPF 16) at Austal USA’s Mobile, Alabama, shipyard, completing construction of the Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport fleet. The ceremony...

January 11, 2026
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Northrop Grumman selected by U.S. Navy to develop next-generation rocket motor against hypersonic threats

Northrop Grumman has secured a $94.3 million contract from the U.S. Navy to develop and qualify a new 21-inch second-stage solid rocket motor aimed at extending the reach of...

January 10, 2026
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Air Platforms

First T-7A Red Hawk enters U.S. Air Force service, signaling a new era in pilot training

The U.S. Air Force has entered a new phase in pilot training with the formal induction of its first T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer at Joint Base San Antonio–Randolph,...