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January 18, 2026
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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 18, 2026
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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...

January 17, 2026
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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...

January 17, 2026
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E-ZPT Electric APC Deployed for Silent Operations in Türkiye

Türkiye’s Ministry of National Defense has handed over the first serial-produced E-ZPT electric armoured personnel carrier, developed by state-owned MKE, after successful acceptance testing in Ankara. This milestone marks...

January 16, 2026
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E-2D Hawkeye IFF Service Depot Deal of $62M Awarded to BAE

The US Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $62-million contract to establish a new service depot for the E-2D Hawkeye’s Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) system. The facility will...

January 16, 2026
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Leonardo DRS Secures AI Counter-Drone Systems From Axon Vision

Leonardo DRS has placed a $350,000 order with Axon Vision for AI-powered counter-uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) to support US defense and homeland security missions. The contract includes an initial...

January 16, 2026
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New Cyber Unit HQ for UK Army Backed With $373M

The UK has approved a £279-million ($373-million) contract to build a dedicated facility for the army’s cyber regiment. The project, located at Duke of Gloucester Barracks in Gloucestershire, will...

January 15, 2026
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Robotic EOD Platforms Contract Granted to UNAC by French Army

The French defense procurement agency (DGA) has awarded a contract to domestic firm UNAC to supply up to 34 explosive ordnance disposal robots for the French Army. The award...

January 15, 2026
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Second SIGINT Ship From Saab Strengthens Poland’s Fleet

Saab has unveiled Poland’s second DELFIN-class signals intelligence ship, the ORP Henryk Zygalski. This vessel marks the conclusion of Poland’s two-ship DELFIN program, following the launch of the first...

January 15, 2026
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$490M Contract for Drones, C-UAS Goes to Trust Automation

The US Air Force has awarded Trust Automation a contract valued at up to $490 million to fast-track the development of unmanned and counter‑unmanned aerial system (UAS/C‑UAS) technologies. The...