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January 19, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Air Platforms

After 46 Years, Denmark Retires F-16s and Fully Adopts F-35 Fighters

Denmark has officially retired its F-16 Fighting Falcon fleet after 46 years of service and is now completing its transition to the F-35A Lightning II. The fourth-generation fighters made...

January 19, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Unmanned Systems

ULTRA Drone From Windracers Expands Range and Supports Heavier Loads

Windracers is preparing to enhance its ULTRA unmanned aircraft to carry payloads of up to 200 kilograms over ranges exceeding 2,000 kilometers, with the upgraded capability expected to enter...

January 19, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

MQ-9 Sustainment Support for Italian Reaper Drones Extended by US

The United States has approved a $14.3 million contract modification for General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to continue sustaining the Italian Air Force’s MQ-9 unmanned aircraft fleet. Issued as a...

January 19, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

First Medium-Class Unmanned Surface Ships to Enter US Navy Service

The US Navy is preparing to bring its first medium unmanned surface vessels into operational service, with the Seahawk and Sea Hunter transitioning to fleet control and three new...

January 19, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Cybersecurity

AI-Based Cyber Defense From General Dynamics to Secure 187 US Air Force Bases

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is set to deploy an AI-enabled cybersecurity platform across 187 US Air Force bases worldwide under a $120 million task order awarded through the...

Microchip Unveils Mil-Qualified Surge Protection Devices in Plastic Packaging

Microchip Technology has introduced a new range of military-qualified surge protection components designed to protect sensitive defense and aerospace electronics from voltage spikes, lightning strikes, and electromagnetic interference. The...

January 19, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

Fourth Pohjanmaa-Class Corvette Enters Construction Phase in Finland

Finnish shipbuilder Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) has started production of the fourth Pohjanmaa-class multi-role corvette for the Finnish Navy, placing all four ships of the Squadron 2020 program in...

January 19, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Missile & Missile Defence

Rheinmetall and EM&E Offer Homegrown Solution for Spanish Rocket Artillery Program

EM&E Group and Rheinmetall’s Spanish arm, Rheinmetall Expal Munitions, have submitted a joint proposal to Spain’s Ministry of Defence to develop a domestically produced alternative under the SILAM high-mobility...

January 19, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

Leopard 2A8 Tanks to Be Equipped With EuroTrophy Active Protection Systems

EuroTrophy has secured a €330 million ($383 million) contract with KNDS Deutschland to supply Trophy Active Protection Systems for the Leopard 2A8 fleets of Lithuania, the Netherlands, the Czech...

January 19, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

Washington Authorizes $1.5B Enhancement of Peruvian Naval Base Adjacent to Chinese-Managed Port

The US State Department has cleared a potential $1.5 billion Foreign Military Sale to support the redesign and construction of facilities at Peru’s primary naval base in Callao, less...