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January 6, 2026
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Spain Launches R&D Drive to Replace Leopard 2 Main Battle Tank

Spain has selected Indra Sistemas to lead a major research and development effort supporting the creation of a future main battle tank for the Spanish Army. The €45 million...

January 5, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

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...

January 5, 2026
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China Unveils Concept Technology to Capture Radar Energy for Stealth Aircraft

Chinese scientists have announced the development of a so-called “smart surface” that can harvest electrical energy directly from electromagnetic radiation, potentially turning radar and communication signals into a power...

January 5, 2026
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Mergers & JV

British Army’s Titan and Trojan Engineer Vehicles Set for Mid-Life Modernization

London has confirmed plans to partner with industry to deliver a mid-life upgrade of the British Army’s Titan and Trojan armored engineering vehicles, extending their operational relevance into the...

January 5, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

CACI Wins Role in $12.5B Program to Upgrade US Space Force Networks

CACI International has secured a task order worth as much as $212 million over five years to support enterprise network modernization at multiple US Space Force installations. The award...

January 5, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Lockheed Martin Extends Sustainment Support for UAE’s THAAD System

Lockheed Martin has secured a $142.6 million contract to continue sustainment operations for two THAAD missile defense batteries deployed by the United Arab Emirates. Awarded under an existing FMS...

January 5, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

ParaZero Secures First DefendAir System Contract With Israeli Defense Customer

ParaZero Technologies has won its first DefendAir contract from a major Israeli defense entity, expanding the operational footprint of its counter-drone technology. DefendAir is designed to counter hostile unmanned...

January 5, 2026
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US Navy Tests Paperless Digital Medical Records Aboard Deployed Ships

The US Navy has launched operational testing of a new digital healthcare platform aboard a frontline destroyer, marking a key step toward closing persistent gaps in medical care for...

January 5, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Spain Selects 30 Turkish Hürjet Trainer Jets to Phase Out Aging F-5s

Spain has initiated plans to replace its legacy F-5 trainers with 30 Turkish-built Hürjet advanced jet trainers, anchoring a broader transformation of the Spanish Air and Space Force’s combat...

January 5, 2026
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Italy Set to Initiate $3.17B Next-Generation Destroyer Program

The Italian Navy is preparing to launch a procurement program on February 18 for two next-generation destroyers, with the acquisition estimated at €2.7 billion ($3.17 billion). The new warships...