Lockheed Martin reports higher 2025 earnings, record backlog and strong cash flow amid rising defense demand
Lockheed Martin reported fourth-quarter 2025 sales of $20.3 billion, up from $18.6 billion a year earlier, and full-year sales of $75.0 billion, a 6% increase.
Bittium signs NATO NCIA supply agreement for secure mobile communications and cybersecurity solutions
Bittium has signed a Basic Ordering Agreement with the NATO Communications and Information Agency, making it a preferred supplier for NCIA and NATO member countries.
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.
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U.S. Air Force generals fly training sorties at Nellis to reinforce combat credibility and leadership
U.S. Air Force general officers flew training sorties across the western United States Jan. 9–15, demonstrating that command at every level is grounded in the same core competencies required of all Airmen.
Record 191 F-35 deliveries in 2025 mark milestone year for Lockheed Martin’s Lightning II program
ockheed Martin reported that 2025 was a breakthrough year for the F-35 Lightning II program, with 191 fighter jets delivered to customers worldwide.
NORAD to conduct FELIX HAWK air defense exercise over Santa Clara ahead of Super Bowl LX security operations
North American Aerospace Defense Command and the Continental U.S. NORAD Region will conduct Exercise FELIX HAWK, a live-fly air defense exercise, on January 29, 2026, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. PST in the greater Santa Clara area.
Eurofighter Typhoon fleet surpasses one million flying hours, marking milestone for European defence
The Eurofighter programme has passed one million flying hours, reaching the milestone at a time of heightened importance for European security.
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Elbit America receives $74.4 million the U.S. Marine Corps order to supply squad night vision systems through 2027
Elbit Systems of America has received a delivery order worth about $74.4 million from Marine Corps Systems Command for Squad Binocular Night Vision Goggle systems.
U.S. Army awards preliminary lease to Hanwha Defense USA for potential munitions facility in Arkansas
U.S. Army has awarded Hanwha Defense USA an enhanced use lease for a potential production facility at Pine Bluff Arsenal.
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.
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USS John F. Kennedy begins first sea trials as U.S. Navy’s second Ford-class aircraft carrier moves toward delivery
The future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), the U.S. Navy’s second Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier, went to sea for the first time on Wednesday after departing Newport News, Virginia.
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.
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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.