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January 21, 2026
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Taiwan Reveals Weapons Procurement Plan Under $40B Defense Budget

Taiwan’s defense ministry has outlined the weapons and capabilities to be funded under its proposed 1.25-trillion-NTD ($40-billion) special defense budget, providing new insight into the scope of the island’s...

January 15, 2026
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$1B Funding Boost for L3Harris Missile Division From US

The US government is set to inject $1 billion into L3Harris’ newly formed Missile Solutions division to boost the production of solid rocket motors for critical missile programs. The...

January 12, 2026
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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...

January 5, 2026
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Turkey’s Defense and Aerospace Exports Surpass $10B in 2025

Turkey recorded a sharp rise in defense and aviation exports in 2025, with overseas sales climbing to $10 billion, up 48 percent year-on-year from $7.1 billion in 2024, officials...

December 17, 2025
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Vatn Systems Secures $60 Million to Advance Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Development

Autonomous underwater vehicle developer Vatn Systems has closed a $60 million Series A funding round, enabling the company to accelerate manufacturing and technological development of AUVs for U.S. defense...

December 12, 2025
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Australia Launches $199M Initiative to Modernise Mission Aircrew Training

The Australian government has allocated more than A$300 million ($199.8 million) to implement a new Future Air Mission Training System (F-AMTS) to enhance and modernise mission aircrew training for...

December 4, 2025
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Saronic to Invest $300M in Louisiana Shipyard

Saronic Technologies is investing $300 million to expand its Franklin, Louisiana shipyard, significantly increasing its capacity to produce autonomous surface vessels. The expansion is supported by state and local...

November 28, 2025
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Lithuania invests $278M to upgrade US forces training site

Lithuania has approved a major €240 million ($278 million) investment to expand and modernize the Pabradė Training Area, one of the key sites used by US rotational forces in...

November 13, 2025
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Baltic and Nordic States Allocate $500M to Ukraine Under NATO PURL

Nordic and Baltic countries have unveiled a combined $500 million contribution to NATO’s Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), an initiative designed to procure key US defense systems for Ukraine....

November 3, 2025
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American Rheinmetall Secures $31M Contract to Maintain Ukraine’s Bradleys

American Rheinmetall has secured a $31-million contract to strengthen frontline repair capabilities for Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) used by US and Ukrainian forces. The 18-month program, awarded by...