EA-37B Compass Call electronic warfare aircraft begins European roadshow with first visit to Ramstein Air Base in Germany
A U.S. Air Force EA-37B Compass Call assigned to the 55th Electronic Combat Group at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, arrived at Ramstein Air Base on 26 January 2026 as the first stop of its scheduled European roadshow.
Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles joint venture delivers first Lynx vehicles for Italian Army A2CS programme
The Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles joint venture has delivered the first four Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles to the Italian Army at the Multifunctional Experimentation Centre in Montelibretti, officially launching the A2CS programme.
Hanwha expands Canadian industrial alliances to support patrol submarine project and long-term defence cooperation
Hanwha has expanded its industrial cooperation in Canada by signing multiple strategic Memorandums of Understanding with Canadian partners in support of the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project.
Airbus reports strong helicopter orders in 2025 with growth across civil, military and uncrewed systems
Airbus reported a strong performance for its helicopter business in 2025, with Airbus Helicopters logging 544 gross orders and 536 net orders during the year.
ST Engineering secures Singapore defence contract for next-generation Terrex s5 infantry vehicles
The vehicles will be progressively delivered from 2028 and will be based on the Terrex s5, the latest 8×8 armoured fighting platform in the company’s Terrex family.
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Leonardo advances EU-funded FITS4TOP project to enhance integrated military pilot training systems
Leonardo is advancing the future of military pilot training through the international FITS4TOP project, an innovative system designed to enhance Live, Virtual and Constructive training capabilities.
U.S. Central Command: air force to conduct multi-day exercise to test rapid deployment and dispersed airpower operations
Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) will conduct a multi-day readiness exercise across the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility to demonstrate its ability to deploy, disperse, and sustain combat airpower.
Thales awarded contract to provide GM200MM/A and GM400α surveillance radars to Qatar Emiri Air Force
Thales has signed an order with the Qatar Emiri Air Force for GM200 MM/A and GM400α radars to reinforce the country’s airspace sovereignty.
Northrop Grumman: Sentinel ICBM production not expected soon as the U.S. Air Force restructures program
Northrop Grumman CEO Kathy Warden said the company does not expect to begin production of the U.S. Air Force’s Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile in the near term.
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U.S. Army plans early delivery of transitional M1E3 Abrams prototypes to support accelerated development testing
The U.S. Army will receive prototype M1E3 Abrams tanks as early as summer 2026, according to Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, enabling earlier testing of the next-generation main battle tank.
Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles joint venture delivers first Lynx vehicles for Italian Army A2CS programme
The Leonardo Rheinmetall Military Vehicles joint venture has delivered the first four Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles to the Italian Army at the Multifunctional Experimentation Centre in Montelibretti, officially launching the A2CS programme.
CACI wins up to $250M million task order to support U.S. Army readiness and spectrum dominance with next-generation electronic warfare
CACI announced it has received a five-year task order valued at up to $250 million to enhance spectrum dominance for the U.S. Army Capability Program Executive – Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors.
Romania signals faster main battle tank acquisition as decision on new fleet expected within months
During the International Armoured Vehicles conference held from 20 to 22 January in Farnborough near London, Romania announced plans to accelerate its main battle tank procurement programme.
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Navantia highlights modern frigate design, construction and through-life support capabilities during visit to Sweden
Navantia used the visit of the Spanish Navy frigate F-102 Almirante Juan de Borbón to Stockholm on 27 January 2026 to present its experience in the design, construction and through-life support of complex surface combatants in a NATO context.
NAVFAC awards $11.25 million contract modification for Base Operations Support at NSF Redzikowo, Poland facility
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Europe, Africa, Central awarded an $11.25 million contract modification on Jan. 27, 2026, to Vectrus Systems LLC for Base Operations Support services at Naval Support Facility Redzikowo in Poland.
GA-ATS will showcase Do228 NXT as maritime surveillance solution at Navy Tech 2026 in Sweden
General Atomics AeroTec Systems is exhibiting at Navy Tech 2026, where it is presenting its new Do228 NXT aircraft as a solution for maritime surveillance missions.
Amentum secures up to $730 million in contracts for UK nuclear fleet and Hinkley Point C services
Amentum has secured a suite of new contracts from Électricité de France worth up to $730 million (£540 million) to expand its nuclear energy services in the United Kingdom.
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Leonardo DRS to provide advanced space-based infrared mission payloads for SDA missile defense tracking program
Leonardo DRS announced it has been awarded a subcontract to provide Infrared Mission Payloads for the Space Development Agency’s Tracking Layer Tranche 3, part of the U.S. military’s advanced missile defense program
Lockheed Martin launches ninth GPS III satellite into orbit to enhance resilience and connectivity for warfighters
Lockheed Martin successfully launched its ninth GPS III space vehicle, known as SV09, into orbit on Jan. 27, 2026, strengthening global connectivity and military navigation capabilities.
Polaris secures Bundeswehr equipment office contract to build and flight-test reusable hypersonic vehicle
German space technology company Polaris has received a contract from the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to manufacture and operate a two-stage, horizontal take-off, fully reusable hypersonic research vehicle.
Northrop Grumman boosters prepare Artemis II for first human deep space flight since Apollo
Northrop Grumman five-segment solid rocket boosters will power the first crewed flight of NASA’s Space Launch System as part of the Artemis II mission, launching from Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center as early as February 6, 2026.