Chief of Naval Operations outlines Golden Fleet force design and future combat doctrine in new U.S. Navy guidance
The Chief of Naval Operations of the United States Navy released a new guidance message on January 15, 2026, outlining how the service will fight in future competition and conflict.
Czechoslovak Group joins Euronext Amsterdam with €3.8 billion IPO valuing the defence group at €25 billion
Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has entered the stock market, with its shares admitted to trading on the regulated market of Euronext Amsterdam.
Swiss auditors flag delays and rising costs in F-35 Lightning II airfield infrastructure projects
Converting Swiss military airfields to support the future fleet of F-35 fighter jets is behind schedule and over budget, according to a report by federal auditors cited by swissinfo.ch.
BAE Systems wins $473 million U.S. Army contract to produce 40 more M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzers
BAE Systems has received a $473 million contract to produce 40 additional M109A7 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzer sets, including the M992A3 Carrier Ammunition Tracked vehicle.
Germany signs new contract with MBDA for METEOR beyond visual range air-to-air missiles
MBDA has received a new contract to supply additional METEOR beyond visual range air-to-air missiles for the German Armed Forces.
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Diehl Defence completes new missile integration building at Nonnweiler as part of site expansion programme
Diehl Defence has opened a new missile integration centre at its Nonnweiler site in Saarland, completing another major construction project within its ongoing expansion programme.
L3Harris details AERIS AEW&C aircraft concept as air forces seek faster, interoperable solutions for evolving threats
L3Harris Technologies said airborne early warning and control capabilities are becoming increasingly critical as air and missile threats grow faster and more complex.
Royal Air Force deploys joint UK-Qatar Typhoon squadron to Gulf region as part of defence assurance agreement
The Royal Air Force’s joint Typhoon unit with Qatar, 12 Squadron, has deployed to the Gulf region for defensive purposes amid regional tensions.
Gentex PURSUIT helmet selected by U.S. Navy as next generation fixed wing aircrew system
Gentex Corporation announced that its PURSUIT Helmet System has been selected by the U.S. Naval Aircrew Systems program office (PMA-202) as the Next Generation Fixed Wing Helmet.
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Estonia opens first domestic munitions plant as government expands long-term defence production
Estonia has opened its first domestic munitions production facility in almost 100 years, marking a significant step in strengthening national defence manufacturing and export potential.
Castelion launches Project Ranger, a major hypersonic manufacturing campus in New Mexico
Castelion has broken ground on Project Ranger, a 1,000-acre hypersonic manufacturing campus in Sandoval County aimed at high-cadence production of hypersonic strike systems.
Finnish Defence Forces initiate anti-personnel landmine procurement and training after Ottawa Convention withdrawal
The Finnish Defence Forces have begun measures to acquire anti-personnel landmines and to launch related training after Finland’s withdrawal from the Ottawa Anti-Personnel Landmines Convention took effect on 10 January.
Textron Systems to produce 65 COMMANDO Select Mobile Strike Force Vehicles for Ukraine under $163 million contract
The three-year firm fixed-price contract includes the build and delivery of the vehicles along with one year of spare parts support. The vehicles are intended to strengthen Ukraine’s military by improving ground mobility and defensive capabilities. The COMMANDO Select vehicle is designed to operate in demanding environments while providing high levels of crew protection…
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Chief of Naval Operations outlines Golden Fleet force design and future combat doctrine in new U.S. Navy guidance
The Chief of Naval Operations of the United States Navy released a new guidance message on January 15, 2026, outlining how the service will fight in future competition and conflict.
Trump says U.S. naval forces are moving toward Iran as Tehran rejects claims on halted executions
Donald Trump warned late Thursday that the United States is sending an “armada” toward Iran amid nationwide protests against the Iranian regime, while questioning whether Washington would ultimately take military action.
RTX receives $476.5 million U.S. Department of War contract to upgrade Tomahawk cruise missiles
The U.S. Department of War announced the signing of a contract with RTX to continue the modernization and service life extension of Tomahawk cruise missiles held by the U.S. Navy and the Royal Navy.
Kongsberg Maritime enters bid for Royal Norwegian Navy’s new standardised vessel programme
Kongsberg Maritime is taking part in the prequalification phase of the competition for the Royal Norwegian Navy’s new standardised vessels under the P1118 programme.
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BlackSky lands new Gen-3 expansion contracts amid rising global demand for tactical space-based intelligence
BlackSky Technology Inc. has signed multiple Gen-3 expansion contracts as early access pilot programs transition into renewal agreements with customers across the Americas, Asia, and Europe.
Ukraine and ICEYE sign expanded agreement to provide high-resolution SAR satellite imagery for defence use
ICEYE and a customer within the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine have signed a new agreement to expand cooperation in space-based intelligence.
Finnish Defence Forces progress SAR satellite programme with second satellite launch
The Finnish Defence Forces have taken another step in building an independent space-based surveillance capability with the launch of their second synthetic aperture radar satellite on January 11, 2026.
Clavister wins SEK 280 million contract from Norway to develop secure tactical communications system for armed forces
Clavister has been awarded a contract worth approximately SEK 280 million by the Norwegian Defence Material Agency for the development of a Tactical Core Network System for the Norwegian Armed Forces.