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January 13, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

UK Plans Development of Tactical Ballistic Missiles to Support Ukraine

The United Kingdom has launched Project Nightfall, a new initiative to develop ground-launched tactical ballistic missiles for Ukraine aimed at strengthening long-range strike capabilities against Russian forces. The missiles...

January 13, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Hawkeye EOSS Selected to Enable Advanced Mobile Air Defense Targeting Systems

Chess Dynamics has secured a £1.4 million ($1.8 million) contract to supply its Hawkeye Electro-Optical Sensor System (EOSS) for integration into mobile air defense platforms. The order, placed by...

January 12, 2026
G.Krish
Financial and Investment Updates

Sweden Allocates $1.6 Billion to Upgrade and Expand Air Defense Systems

Sweden has announced plans to invest 15 billion kronor ($1.6 billion) to strengthen its air defense capabilities, with a particular focus on protecting civilian and other critical infrastructure targets....

January 12, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Aeva Launches Full-Circle AI LiDAR Sensor Designed for Near-Field Autonomy

California-based sensor company Aeva has unveiled Omni, a short-range 4D LiDAR system designed to provide physical artificial intelligence (AI) platforms with enhanced situational awareness and a wider field of...

January 12, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

F-35 Program Records All-Time High of 191 Deliveries in 2025

Lockheed Martin delivered a record 191 F-35 fighter jets in 2025, the highest annual output in the program’s history and a major milestone for the multinational aircraft initiative. Production...

January 12, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

German Army Orders Puma IFV Training Simulators From KNDS–Rheinmetall JV

Projekt System & Management, the joint business venture between KNDS and Rheinmetall, has been awarded a contract to supply nine Puma infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) firing and combat training...

January 12, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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...

January 12, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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...

January 12, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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

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...