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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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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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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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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...

January 20, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Auterion Tests One-to-Many Drone Strike

Auterion has conducted a live-fire demonstration of a combat drone swarm at a US military range in Florida, showcasing one-to-many lethal strike capability using small, expendable unmanned systems. During...

Microchip Introduces Military-Grade Plastic-Packaged Surge Protection Components

Microchip Technology has launched a new family of military-certified transient voltage suppressor devices aimed at safeguarding aerospace and defense electronics against power surges, lightning, and electromagnetic disturbances. Branded as...

January 19, 2026
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US Renews MQ-9 Maintenance and Support Package for Italy’s Reaper UAVs

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has been awarded a $14.3 million contract modification by the US to provide sustainment and maintenance support for the Italian Air Force’s MQ-9 Reaper fleet....

January 19, 2026
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Denmark Phases Out F-16 Fleet After 46 Years, Completes Shift to F-35

After 46 years of continuous service, Denmark has formally phased out the F-16 Fighting Falcon and is transitioning entirely to the F-35A Lightning II as its frontline combat aircraft....

January 19, 2026
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DARPA Selects Shearwater AI to Boost UAV Endurance

DARPA has tapped Shearwater Aerospace to support its Albatross program with AI software designed to help drones harness wind energy and significantly increase endurance. As a subcontractor, Shearwater will...