Department of War outlines $1 billion direct investment to expand solid rocket motor supply for U.S. missile systems
Department of War has signed a letter of intent with L3Harris Technologies setting out agreed terms for a $1 billion direct-to-supplier investment to expand U.S. solid rocket motor production capacity.
BAE Systems secures $184 million U.S. Marine Corps contract for additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles
BAE Systems has received a $184 million contract from the U.S. Marine Corps for the production of 30 additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles under the previously awarded full-rate production Lot 5/6 agreement.
RENK Group joins Made for Germany initiative, planning up to €325 million investment in innovation and capacity by 2028
RENK Group AG has joined the cross-industry ‘Made for Germany’ initiative, signalling a clear commitment to Germany as a business location.
Netherlands Ministry of Defence places $25–30 million order with Oshkosh Defense for additional DXPV vehicles
Oshkosh Defense announced that the Netherlands Ministry of Defence has ordered additional Dutch Expeditionary Patrol Vehicles (DXPV), with the contract valued between $25 million and $30 million.
Northrop Grumman delivers 1,500th F-35 centre fuselage from automated assembly line
Northrop Grumman said it had delivered the 1,500th centre fuselage for the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter from its Integrated Assembly Line in Palmdale, California.
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Department of War outlines $1 billion direct investment to expand solid rocket motor supply for U.S. missile systems
Department of War has signed a letter of intent with L3Harris Technologies setting out agreed terms for a $1 billion direct-to-supplier investment to expand U.S. solid rocket motor production capacity.
Thales secures NAHEMA contract to enhance NH90 pilot safety with advanced TopOwl digital helmet
The French defence company Thales has been awarded a contract by the NATO Helicopter Management Agency to develop advanced functions for the TopOwl Digital Display helmet following an order of 31 NH90 helicopters by Spain’s Ministry of Defence.
Dutch firm Destinus unveils Ruta Block 2 cruise missile developed from system already used by Ukraine
The Dutch defence company Destinus has presented the Ruta Block 2, a lightweight cruise missile developed as an evolution of an earlier version already used by Ukraine.
MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters carry out first operational ICBM convoy security mission for U.S. Air Force
Two MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters from the 40th Helicopter Squadron have completed their first operational Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile convoy escort on 8 January.
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Teledyne FLIR Defense wins up to $32 million contract to supply Stryker recon systems for Bulgarian forces
Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has won a contract worth up to $32 million from the U.S. Army to supply advanced electro-optical and infrared systems for Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicle Recon Kits.
U.S. Army releases first image of M1E3 Abrams pre-prototype test vehicle for future tank development
The U.S. Army has released the first image of a test vehicle used in the M1E3 Abrams main battle tank development programme, marking the first public view of the platform.
U.S. Navy and Marines choose L3Harris T7 robots to strengthen explosive ordnance disposal missions
L3Harris Technologies has received an award to supply the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marines with 34 large T7 robots to support explosive ordnance disposal missions.
Latvian Cabinet approves purchase of Archer wheeled artillery systems for the National Armed Forces
The Latvian Cabinet has conceptually approved an information report on the procurement of an indirect fire support system, paving the way for the acquisition of Archer wheeled artillery systems for the National Armed Forces.
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Rauma Marine Construction reaches milestone as all Pohjanmaa-class corvettes are under construction in Rauma
Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) said it has reached a major milestone in the Squadron 2020 project, as production of the fourth multi-purpose corvette has begun and the keel of the third has been laid.
BAE Systems secures $184 million U.S. Marine Corps contract for additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles
BAE Systems has received a $184 million contract from the U.S. Marine Corps for the production of 30 additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles under the previously awarded full-rate production Lot 5/6 agreement.
U.S. Secretary of the Navy John Phelan says shipbuilders must hire 250,000 workers to build Golden Fleet
U.S. naval shipbuilders will need to hire around 250,000 skilled workers over the next decade to deliver the Navy’s planned Golden Fleet, according to U.S. Secretary of the Navy John Phelan.
Saab launches Poland’s second SIGINT vessel ORP Henryk Zygalski under Delfin programme
Saab has launched Poland’s second signals intelligence vessel, ORP Henryk Zygalski, at a ceremony held on 14 January 2026 in Gdańsk.
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RTX supplies Blue Canyon satellite as NASA Pandora mission launches to study distant exoplanets far
A Saturn-200 minisatellite developed by Blue Canyon Technologies, a small satellite manufacturer owned by RTX, has successfully launched in support of NASA’s Pandora mission.
ICEYE signs contract to provide sovereign space-based SAR intelligence systems for Sweden’s armed forces
ICEYE has signed a multi-million, multi-year contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration to deliver sovereign space-based intelligence capabilities to the Swedish Armed Forces.
Airbus awarded Eutelsat contract to build 340 additional OneWeb LEO satellites to ensure continuity
Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded a contract by Eutelsat to build a further 340 low Earth orbit satellites for the OneWeb constellation.
Space Systems Command awards nine launches to strengthen U.S. missile warning and tracking capability
The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command has awarded nine National Security Space Launch Phase 3 Lane 1 task orders to enhance missile warning and missile tracking capabilities.