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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...

January 18, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Weapons and Munition

HERO-90 Loitering Munition Approved for US Army Infantry Testing

The U.S. Army has chosen the HERO‑90 loitering munition for accelerated evaluation under its Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance (LASSO) program, signaling a push to rapidly field dismounted...

SM-2 Block IIIC/CU Upgrade Presented by US Navy for Improved Air Defense

The U.S. Navy showcased the SM‑2 Block IIIC/CU medium‑range surface‑to‑air missile at the Surface Navy Association (SNA) 2026 symposium, offering a closer look at the latest evolution of the...

January 18, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Final Clearance Given for Poland’s MiG-29 Transfer to Ukraine

Poland is preparing to deliver up to nine MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, slightly fewer than the ten originally expected, pending resolution of technical and logistical issues. The transfer,...

January 17, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

Leonardo Proteus Completes Maiden Autonomous Flight for UK Navy

The British Royal Navy and Leonardo UK have completed the inaugural autonomous flight of the full-scale Proteus unmanned helicopter at Predannack Airfield in Cornwall. This milestone marks the first...

January 17, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Weapons and Munition

XM204 Ammunition Cleared for US Army Deployment Against Russian Armor

The U.S. Army has granted an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top‑attack terrain‑shaping munition, clearing the system for accelerated deployment to Europe as concerns grow over near‑peer armored...