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Norway Selects South Korea’s Chunmoo System, Rejecting US and European Rivals

Norway has selected the K239 Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system from South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace, choosing the platform over competing European and US offerings. Announced by the Norwegian government,...

January 30, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Boeing Lands USAF Contract for Four Additional MH-139A Helicopters

Boeing has secured another contract to deliver four additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters to the US Air Force as part of the service’s ongoing modernization program. The latest award...

Raytheon Wins $197M USAF Contract to Deliver MS-110 Pods for Poland

The US Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has awarded Raytheon a $197 million contract to deliver MS-110 multispectral reconnaissance systems to the Polish Air Force. The agreement covers...

January 30, 2026
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New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

Israel Unveils World’s First Fully Hybrid Drone Propulsion System

Elbit Systems is equipping its unmanned aerial vehicles with what it describes as the world’s first “true hybrid” propulsion system. Under a recent agreement with Lowental Hybrid, Elbit’s UAVs...

January 30, 2026
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New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

UK Reveals Baby Raptor and Raptor XL High-Speed Interceptors with Autonomy

Speed is becoming the UK’s latest answer to evolving aerial threats, with the unveiling of two new high-speed interceptors designed for “fast-paced, precise engagements.” Developed by London Defence R&D,...

January 30, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Missile & Missile Defence

US Companies Introduce Quantum Technologies into Air and Missile Defense

Three US companies are examining how quantum computing could transform future American defense capabilities. California-based D-Wave Quantum has partnered with Anduril Industries and Davidson Technologies to assess the potential...

January 30, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Naval Platforms

US Approves $1.7B Equipment Sale to Support Spain’s F100 Frigate Upgrade

The US State Department has approved a potential $1.7 billion foreign military sale to Spain to support the mid-life modernization of the Spanish Navy’s F100 frigate fleet. The upgrade...

January 30, 2026
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R&D
Land Platforms

South Korea Starts Export of Indigenous Engine for K2 MBT

South Korea has begun exporting a domestically developed engine for its K2 Black Panther main battle tank, marking a major step away from long-standing dependence on German propulsion systems....

RTX Awards $200M LTAMDS Radar Components Contract to TTM Technologies

RTX subsidiary Raytheon has awarded TTM Technologies a multi-year agreement to supply electronic components for the US Army’s Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS) radar program. The...

January 29, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

India Inducts AI-Enabled Shield AI V-BAT Drones Into Army Operations

India has selected Shield AI to supply V-BAT unmanned aerial systems to the Indian Army, along with licenses for the company’s Hivemind autonomy software, which will be integrated into...