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January 5, 2026
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Beijing Showcases Radar-Energy Harvesting Tech for Future Stealth Jets

A group of Chinese researchers has reported progress on what they describe as a “smart surface” capable of converting ambient electromagnetic waves into usable electrical power. The concept merges...

January 5, 2026
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Mergers & JV
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UK Approves Mid-Life Upgrade Program for Titan and Trojan Armored Fleets

The United Kingdom has unveiled an industry-led initiative to carry out a mid-life modernization of the British Army’s Titan and Trojan armored engineer vehicle fleets. A transparency notice detailing...

CACI Selected to Strengthen Space Force Base Infrastructure Under $12.5B IDIQ

CACI International has been awarded a five-year task order valued at up to $212 million to modernize enterprise-level network infrastructure across US Space Force installations. The effort is part...

Lockheed Martin Retained for Ongoing Maintenance of UAE THAAD Defenses

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $142.6 million contract to extend sustainment support for two Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) batteries operated by the United Arab Emirates. Issued...

ParaZero Lands Initial DefendAir Deal Supporting Israeli Defense Operations

ParaZero Technologies has secured its first DefendAir contract from a leading Israeli defense organization, marking a key milestone for the company’s counter-unmanned aerial system portfolio. DefendAir is a low-collateral...

January 5, 2026
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US Navy Begins Sea Trials of Digital Health Records Across the Fleet

The US Navy has begun evaluating a new digital medical system aboard a frontline destroyer, aiming to address long-standing challenges in delivering consistent healthcare to sailors operating far from...

January 5, 2026
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Madrid Places Order for 30 Hürjet Trainers to Modernize Training Fleet

Spain is moving to retire its aging F-5 trainer fleet by procuring 30 Hürjet advanced jet trainers from Turkey, marking a major shift in how the country prepares its...

January 5, 2026
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Rome Prepares to Roll Out $3.17B Procurement for New-Class Destroyers

Italy is set to initiate the procurement process for two next-generation destroyers for the Italian Navy on February 18, with the program estimated to be worth €2.7 billion (approximately...

January 5, 2026
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Berlin Signs $4.9B Deal for 200 Puma IFVs Integrated With Spike Missiles

The German Armed Forces have awarded a €4.2 billion (approximately $4.92 billion) contract to the Rheinmetall–KNDS Deutschland joint venture for the procurement of 200 Puma infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs)....

Daedalean Acquisition Strengthens Destinus’ Next-Generation AI Capabilities for Defense and Civil Aviation

Destinus Group BV has finalized the acquisition of Daedalean AG, a Zürich-based pioneer in advanced artificial intelligence systems for aviation, in a deal valued at CHF 180 million (approximately...