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January 13, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Germany Procures Eight MQ-9B Drones for Maritime Surveillance and ASW

The German Armed Forces have placed an order with General Atomics for eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aerial systems to support naval operations. The aircraft will significantly strengthen the German...

January 13, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Soldier Systems

US Army Enhances Soldier Situational Awareness With New Multi-Threat Headborne System

The US Army is enhancing soldier survivability and battlefield awareness with the development of a next-generation combat helmet designed for multi-domain operations. Called the Integrated Multi-Threat Headborne System (IMHS),...

January 13, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Weapons and Munition

Israel Issues Arad Assault Rifles to Local Defense Forces

Israel has завершed the nationwide distribution of thousands of Arad assault rifles to rapid response teams, marking a major step toward standardizing and strengthening local defense capabilities. These rapid...

January 13, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Weapons and Munition

Northrop Grumman Wins $233M Contract for US Navy ASW Torpedo Upgrade

Northrop Grumman will produce and deliver an upgraded version of the US Navy’s lightweight anti-submarine warfare torpedo, designated the MK54 MOD 2. The $233 million contract covers the development...

January 12, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Weapons and Munition

Saab Secures Contract to Provide Trackfire RWS With Counter-Drone Features to Sweden

Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration has awarded Saab a contract worth 1.5 billion Swedish kronor ($162.9 million) for the supply of Trackfire Remote Weapon Stations (RWS) equipped with counter-drone capabilities....

January 12, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Communication and Electronics

LG CNS Awarded Program to Modernize South Korea’s Defense Digital Infrastructure

LG CNS, a South Korea–based IT services company, has won two contracts from the country’s Defense Information Agency to upgrade and modernize the nation’s military networks and digital infrastructure....

SpaceX Chosen by US Space Command for Missile Detection and Tracking Satellites

The US Space Systems Command has awarded SpaceX a series of contracts to launch next-generation missile warning and tracking satellites into low-Earth orbit. The launches will support the Space...

EOS Expands Counter-Drone Command and Control With MARSS Acquisition

Australian defense firm Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has signed an agreement to acquire the MARSS Group, a Europe-based specialist in command-and-control (C2) systems for counter-drone operations. The acquisition encompasses...

January 12, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

India and France Intensify Rafale Deal Discussions Ahead of Macron’s State Visit

India and France have stepped up negotiations on a potential Rafale fighter aircraft deal for the Indian Air Force (IAF) ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s planned visit to...

NSA Certifies Latest L3Harris ISR Radios for Coalition Operations

The US National Security Agency (NSA) has certified L3Harris Technologies’ latest Rover intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) radio terminals for secure operation by approved allied forces. The certification applies...