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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...

February 3, 2026
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R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Raytheon’s New Short-Range Interceptor Achieves Ballistic Milestone

The Next Generation Short Range Interceptor, Raytheon’s candidate to replace the US Army’s Stinger surface-to-air missile, has completed a company-funded ballistic test. The test confirmed the missile’s ability to...

Northrop Wins Position in Major $25B US Microelectronics Program

Northrop Grumman has been named among the defense contractors eligible to compete for task orders worth up to $25 billion under the US Defense Microelectronics Activity’s Advanced Technology Support...

HENSOLDT Bags Significant Radar Deals Across Europe

HENSOLDT has secured radar orders exceeding €100 million as part of the German-led European Sky Shield Initiative, reinforcing its position as a key sensor supplier for Europe’s evolving air...

Poland Grants $1.65B Counter-UAS Contract to Kongsberg-PGZ Consortium

Poland has finalized a 16-billion Norwegian krone ($1.65-billion) contract with a Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace–PGZ consortium for the supply of next-generation counter-UAS systems, strengthening the country’s defences against the...

February 2, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

L3Harris Red Wolf Picked by US Navy to Enhance AH-1Z Viper Lethality

L3Harris Technologies’ Red Wolf launched-effect vehicle has been selected by the US Department of the Navy for the US Marine Corps’ Precision Attack Strike Munition programme, providing rotary-wing platforms...

Ferra Chosen by Boeing for Australian Production of HAAWC Wing Kits

Boeing has selected Ferra Engineering of Australia to produce wing kits for its High Altitude Anti-Submarine Warfare Weapon Capability, marking another milestone in the companies’ ongoing defence manufacturing partnership....

February 2, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Norwegian Government Backs Purchase of Two Additional 212CD Submarines

Norway has approved plans to procure two more Class 212CD submarines for the Royal Norwegian Navy, raising the total planned force to six as part of its long-term undersea...

DARPA Tests Robotic Medical System Designed to Seal Wounds on the Frontline

DARPA is developing a new robotic medical concept capable of navigating within the human body to locate traumatic injuries and apply immediate treatment, offering injured soldiers on the battlefield...

February 2, 2026
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Land Platforms

Thales UK Launches New Situational Awareness Tech for Armored Platforms

DARPA is developing a novel robotic medical concept capable of navigating inside the human body to locate severe injuries and deliver immediate treatment, offering frontline casualties a greater chance...