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January 6, 2026
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New Product Launches

High-Speed Drone Interceptor Reaching 236 Km/h Deployed in Ukraine

General Cherry has introduced AIR SPEED, a high-velocity interceptor designed to enhance Ukraine’s counter-drone capabilities through speed, agility, and precision targeting. Capable of reaching speeds of up to 236...

January 6, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

US Army Procures Tactical Mapping Drones From EagleNXT

The US Army has acquired advanced tactical mapping drones from EagleNXT through German partner Dronivo GmbH as part of efforts to strengthen battlefield mapping and reconnaissance capabilities. The contract,...

January 6, 2026
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Mergers & JV

Rheinmetall and MBDA to Establish Laser Weapons JV in Early 2026

Rheinmetall and MBDA Deutschland are targeting the formation of a joint venture in early 2026 to advance the development of laser-based weapon systems. The planned entity, to be registered...

January 6, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts

Lithuania Clears Purchase of 100 CV90 IFVs

Lithuania has approved plans to acquire 100 CV90 MkIV infantry fighting vehicles as part of a coordinated European procurement initiative. The acquisition will be executed through a joint program...

January 6, 2026
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R&D

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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R&D

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...