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January 30, 2026
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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....

January 30, 2026
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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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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...

January 29, 2026
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Japan Strengthens Undersea Warfare Capabilities With Torpedo-Launched UUV Integration

Japan has strengthened its undersea warfare capabilities with the induction of a new unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) into its maritime defense inventory. The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) revealed...

January 29, 2026
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Elbit Systems Secures $183M Israeli Contract for Aerial Munition Supply

Israel has signed a $183 million, multi-year agreement with Elbit Systems to supply air munitions and strengthen the country’s domestic defense manufacturing base. Issued by the Israel Ministry of...

January 29, 2026
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Russia Equips New Short-Range Air Defense Systems With Automated Target-Tracking Technology

The Russian military has introduced a new short-range air defense (SHORAD) system, expanding its battlefield air defense capabilities to counter evolving airborne threats. Known as Zubr, the system integrates...

January 29, 2026
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General Atomics Launches Next-Generation Aircraft for Advanced Maritime Mission Profiles

General Atomics AeroTec Systems is elevating its aviation portfolio with the introduction of the Do228 NXT, a new aircraft designed for fast-evolving maritime and border security operations. Built for...

January 29, 2026
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U.S. Army Establishes New 40mm Ammunition Manufacturing Line and Testing Facility in Wisconsin

The U.S. Army, in partnership with AMTEC Corporation, has inaugurated a new 40mm grenade production line and an indoor testing range at AMTEC’s facility in Janesville, Wisconsin, marking a...

January 29, 2026
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Fincantieri to Deploy Cyber Defense Technologies Across Italian Naval Fleet

Fincantieri Group, via its subsidiary e-phors, has signed an agreement with the Italian Navy to strengthen the cyber resilience of its naval platforms. Under the program, vessels will be...

January 29, 2026
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Thales Wins Qatari Contract for Integrated Air Defense Radar Solutions

French defense firm Thales has secured a contract to supply advanced air defense radar systems to the Qatar Emiri Air Force, strengthening the country’s multi-layered air surveillance and deterrence...