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February 3, 2026
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US Naval Vessels Receive Advanced Real-Time Situational Awareness Tech

DARPA has turned to RTX’s Raytheon to deliver a next-generation sensing and targeting capability that promises to significantly improve situational awareness aboard US naval vessels. The system is designed...

February 3, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Red Cat Bags Regional Contract for Black Widow Drone Systems

An undisclosed Asia-Pacific customer has placed an order for Red Cat Holdings’ Black Widow small unmanned aircraft system, the company announced. Delivery of an unspecified quantity of systems is...

Danish Forces Order Rheinmetall Ammunition for Mobile Air Defense

Rheinmetall has been commissioned by the Danish government to deliver ammunition for a wide range of military platforms, including IFVs and self-propelled air defense systems. The seven-year framework contract,...

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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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...

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...

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...

Rheinmetall Secures Multi-Year Hand Grenade Order From the Netherlands

The Dutch government has signed a framework contract with Rheinmetall to produce and deliver a wide selection of hand grenades for the Netherlands’ armed forces. The deal covers an...