Royal Danish Air Force deploys F-35 fighter jets alongside United States and Canada in North Atlantic
Danish F-35 fighter jets have operated alongside U.S. and Canadian forces during Operation Noble Defender in the Arctic and the North Atlantic.
U.S. Department of War selects 25 vendors to accelerate drone fielding by 2027 under Drone Dominance Program
The U.S. Department of War on February 3 announced the selection of 25 vendors to support its goal of fielding about 300,000 drones by 2027, aiming to move quickly while keeping costs low.
Spanish Navy deploys all five F-100 Álvaro de Bazán-class frigates simultaneously across key NATO and allied operations
The Spanish Navy has reached a rare operational milestone with all five F-100 Álvaro de Bazán-class frigates deployed at the same time across several national and international security theatres.
Swedish Air Force deploys Gripen fighters to Iceland for first NATO air policing mission
Six Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft and more than 110 personnel from Skaraborg Air Wing F7 have arrived at Keflavík Air Base for a NATO air policing deployment.
F-35 fighter jets ensnared in growing trade and political clash between U.S. and Canada
Canada is reassessing its planned purchase of U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets as trade tensions with Washington escalate, turning the deal into a flash point in bilateral relations.
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Boeing discloses MQ-28A Block 3 development with weapons bay and range improvements
Boeing has disclosed development of the MQ-28A Ghost Bat Block 3, a new version of its combat unmanned aircraft designed for Australia and aimed at expanding the aircraft’s strike and endurance capabilities.
NORAD concludes Operation Noble Defender in Greenland, testing fighter readiness in harsh Arctic conditions
NORAD has completed the main phase of Operation Noble Defender at Pituffik Space Base, with American and Canadian forces beginning redeployment following intensive Arctic air defence operations.
Royal Danish Air Force deploys F-35 fighter jets alongside United States and Canada in North Atlantic
Danish F-35 fighter jets have operated alongside U.S. and Canadian forces during Operation Noble Defender in the Arctic and the North Atlantic.
U.S. Air Force deploys KC-46A tankers to Central Command area of responsibility, marking first Pegasus mission with 378th AEW
Multiple KC-46A Pegasus aircraft arrived in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility on January 6 and January 8, 2026, according to a U.S. Air Force release.
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Lockheed Martin highlights HIMARS mobility and reach as key factors in Indo-Pacific deterrence planning
Lockheed Martin said mobile launcher systems such as the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System are increasingly shaping how militaries plan operations across the Indo-Pacific, where distance, scale, and limited infrastructure drive operational decisions.
U.S. Army awards Oshkosh Defense $25 million order for additional FMTV A2 Low-Velocity Airdrop vehicles
Oshkosh Defense said it has received an additional $25 million contract from the U.S. Army to supply FMTV A2 Low-Velocity Airdrop 4×4 cargo vehicles and associated kits.
Rostec to debut Sarma high-mobility rocket system at World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh
Rostec said it will unveil its new high-mobility multiple launch rocket system, Sarma, at World Defense Show 2026 in Riyadh.
Germany, Sweden place €140 million order for Kongsberg remote weapon stations under CAVS programme
Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has signed a contract with Patria to deliver PROTECTOR Remote Weapon Stations for the Common Armoured Vehicle System 6×6 programmes of Germany and Sweden.
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Spanish Navy deploys all five F-100 Álvaro de Bazán-class frigates simultaneously across key NATO and allied operations
The Spanish Navy has reached a rare operational milestone with all five F-100 Álvaro de Bazán-class frigates deployed at the same time across several national and international security theatres.
U.S. Navy completes final Harpoon Block II missile update flight test, clearing path for deliveries later this year
U.S. Navy said it completed the third and final planned flight test of the Harpoon Block II Update Obsolescence Update on January 16, marking a key milestone in sustaining the weapon system.
U.S. Navy demonstrates AN/BYG-1 submarine combat system to UK partners under AUKUS framework
The U.S. Navy demonstrated its advanced AN/BYG-1 submarine combat control system to United Kingdom sailors and industry representatives as part of the AUKUS trilateral security partnership.
U.S. Navy and HII complete first builder’s sea trials of nuclear-powered aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79)
HII said its Newport News Shipbuilding division and the U.S. Navy have successfully completed builder’s sea trials of the aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), the second Gerald R. Ford-class nuclear-powered carrier.
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BlackSky wins seven-figure Gen-3 Assured contracts with new international defense customer after early access
BlackSky said it was awarded multiple Gen-3 Assured services contracts totaling seven figures with a new international defense customer following an early access period.
ArianeGroup completes first launch of SyLEx sounding rocket, validating new French suborbital system
ArianeGroup carried out the first launch of its new SyLEx sounding rocket flight test system on November 28, 2025, from the Missile Testing Centre in Biscarrosse operated by the French Defence Procurement and Technology Agency.
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.