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January 13, 2026
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Croatia Pushes Ahead With Naval Warship Procurement

Croatia is moving forward with plans to purchase two corvettes in a deal valued between 660 million euros ($768 million) and 1.6 billion euros ($1.86 billion), according to defense...

January 13, 2026
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R&D

KF-21 Boramae Approaches Operational Service After Flight Test Completion

South Korea has successfully wrapped up all flight tests of the KF-21 Boramae, marking a major milestone toward fielding the country’s next-generation combat aircraft with the Republic of Korea...

January 13, 2026
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HII Expands UK Operations to Scale Underwater Drone Manufacturing

HII has significantly expanded its Portchester, UK, facility dedicated to unmanned underwater vehicles, doubling its size to better support customers operating the REMUS family of autonomous underwater drones. The...

January 13, 2026
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Cyprus Accepts Delivery of Two H-10 Poseidon Surveillance UAVs

Cyprus has inducted two H-10 Poseidon surveillance unmanned aerial systems into National Guard service, with the platforms supplied by local drone manufacturer Swarmly Aero, local outlets reported. The H-10...

January 13, 2026
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UK Launches Program to Develop Tactical Ballistic Missiles for Ukraine

Britain has unveiled Project Nightfall, a program focused on developing ground-launched tactical ballistic missiles for Ukraine to enhance the country’s long-range strike capabilities against Russian targets. The proposed missile...

January 13, 2026
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Hawkeye EOSS Chosen to Support Next-Gen Mobile Air Defense Targeting

UK-based Chess Dynamics has been awarded a £1.4 million ($1.8 million) contract to deliver its Hawkeye Electro-Optical Sensor System for use in mobile air defense units. The contract, awarded...

January 12, 2026
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Financial and Investment Updates

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 12, 2026
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New Product Launches

Aeva Unveils 360° AI-Powered LiDAR Sensor for Short-Range Autonomous Systems

Aeva, a California-headquartered sensor developer, has launched Omni, a compact short-range 4D LiDAR solution aimed at improving environmental perception for physical AI systems. The system is designed to integrate...

January 12, 2026
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Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Program Achieves Record 191 Aircraft Deliveries in 2025

Lockheed Martin set a new production record in 2025 by delivering 191 F-35 fighter aircraft, the largest number produced in a single year since the program began. With nearly...

January 12, 2026
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Germany Procures Puma IFV Simulators From KNDS–Rheinmetall Joint Venture

The KNDS–Rheinmetall joint venture Projekt System & Management has secured a contract to deliver nine Puma IFV firing and combat training systems (AGSPs) for Germany’s armed forces. The agreement...