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January 29, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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...

January 28, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Aselsan Chosen by NATO for Air Defense Identification Systems

NATO has awarded Turkish defense firm Aselsan a three-year contract to supply Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) interrogator systems for man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS). The contract is intended...

January 28, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV

HENSOLDT, TYTAN Form Alliance for Advanced Counter-Drone Systems

German defense companies HENSOLDT and TYTAN Technologies have entered into a cooperation agreement to jointly develop counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) capabilities. The partnership will integrate TYTAN’s interceptor drones with...

January 27, 2026
G.Krish
R&D

South Korea Revamps Joint C2 Network, Placing Artificial Intelligence at the Center

South Korea has begun a major overhaul of the joint command-and-control (C2) system it operates with the United States, embedding artificial intelligence to enhance how allied forces plan and...

January 27, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

BAE Systems Awarded $73.8M Contract to Supply RF Countermeasures for Fighter Jets

BAE Systems has been awarded a $73.8 million contract modification to deliver more than 1,200 radio-frequency countermeasure systems for U.S. and allied fighter aircraft. The work will be carried...

January 23, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

UK Commits $612M for Next-Generation Radar on RAF Typhoons

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded BAE Systems a £453.5 million ($612 million) contract to supply a new advanced radar for Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter aircraft. The...

January 22, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

Eurofighter Radar Upgrade Awarded to BAE Systems in $610M Contract

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded BAE Systems a £454 million ($610 million) contract to produce new radars for the Royal Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoon fleet, enhancing the...

January 21, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

HII Enters $25.4B Pentagon Program for Microelectronics and Advanced Tech

HII has announced its selection, alongside 11 other companies, for the Advanced Technology Support Program V (ATSP5), a 10-year multiple-award contract valued at $25.4 billion that delivers engineering solutions...

January 19, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches

Microchip Unveils Mil-Qualified Surge Protection Devices in Plastic Packaging

Microchip Technology has introduced a new range of military-qualified surge protection components designed to protect sensitive defense and aerospace electronics from voltage spikes, lightning strikes, and electromagnetic interference. The...

January 16, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts

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...