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January 21, 2026
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New Delhi Clears $1.1B Deal for Boeing 767 Refueling Aircraft

India’s Ministry of Defence has cleared the acquisition of six multirole aerial refuelling aircraft based on the Boeing 767 platform, a move aimed at significantly extending the operational reach...

January 21, 2026
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TAIS of Turkey Inks $1B Frigate Contract With Barzan to Supply Indonesia

Turkey’s TAIS Shipyards has concluded a $1-billion agreement with Qatar-based Barzan Holding to build two frigates for the Indonesian Navy. The deal involves two Istanbul-class frigates and was formalized...

January 20, 2026
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Auterion Demonstrates Combat Drone Swarm

Auterion’s latest live-fire test highlights the growing maturity of autonomous swarm warfare concepts. Conducted at a US military range, the demonstration showed a single operator directing three strike drones...

January 20, 2026
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General Atomics, Barzan Join Forces on C2 Software

GA-ASI’s agreement with Qatar’s Barzan Holdings reflects a strategic shift toward software-driven defense capabilities. Rather than focusing solely on unmanned aircraft sales, the partnership targets battle management tools that...

January 20, 2026
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VSR700 Naval Drone Enters Full-Rate Production

The French Navy’s decision to move the VSR700 into serial production marks a key milestone in integrating uncrewed rotary-wing systems into frontline naval operations. Under the new contract, Airbus...

January 20, 2026
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Sri Lanka Receives 10 US Helicopters for Relief

The handover of 10 TH-57 Bell 206 helicopters marks another step in expanding practical defense cooperation between the United States and Sri Lanka. Delivered through the Excess Defense Articles...

January 20, 2026
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STM Secures NATO-Linked Autonomous Systems Order

STM’s entry into the European market with its KARGU and ALPAGU loitering munitions represents a significant milestone for Turkish autonomous weapons exports. The contract emphasizes integration and software as...

January 20, 2026
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Top German Aces Chosen for Air Combat Program

Germany’s selection of Top Aces for long-term aggressor and operational training services highlights the growing reliance on contractor-provided adversary air solutions. Valued at up to €420 million over 10...

January 20, 2026
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India Studies New 7.62mm Anti-Drone Bullet

India’s move to develop a 7.62mm anti-drone round reflects the military’s search for simple, adaptable solutions to proliferating unmanned threats. Rather than relying solely on electronic warfare or dedicated...

January 20, 2026
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Hyunmoo-5 Missile Moves to Frontline Units

The rollout of South Korea’s Hyunmoo-5 ballistic missile marks a significant enhancement of the country’s conventional strike and deterrence posture. Featuring one of the heaviest conventional warheads in its...