U.S. Northern Command establishes Joint Task Force-Gold to improve coordination of U.S. homeland air and missile defense
U.S. Northern Command has established Joint Task Force-Gold to strengthen the integration and synchronization of the homeland’s integrated air and missile defense enterprise.
Lockheed Martin: Canada’s participation in the F-35 programme to generate over C$15 billion in industrial value by 2058
Canada has been involved in the F-35 programme for nearly 30 years, with more than 110 Canadian companies contributing to the aircraft’s global supply chain.
Skyeton: hybrid hydrogen-powered Raybird UAV completes combat missions during testing in Ukraine
A hydrogen-powered hybrid version of Skyeton’s Raybird unmanned aerial vehicle has entered full-scale combat service with a unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
BAE Systems wins $62 million U.S. Navy contract to establish E-2D Hawkeye IFF service depot in San Diego
BAE Systems has been awarded a $62 million contract by the U.S. Navy to establish a new Identification Friend or Foe service depot capability.
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.
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U.S. Northern Command establishes Joint Task Force-Gold to improve coordination of U.S. homeland air and missile defense
U.S. Northern Command has established Joint Task Force-Gold to strengthen the integration and synchronization of the homeland’s integrated air and missile defense enterprise.
IAI CEO Boaz Levy says Israel is prepared for renewed Iran conflict as interceptor production continues
Israel Aerospace Industries CEO Boaz Levy said Israel is ready for another round of fighting with Iran and has been producing missile interceptors continuously since October 7.
Croatia assumes full responsibility for national airspace protection with Rafale fighters under NATO IAMD
Croatia has begun policing its own airspace using newly acquired Rafale multirole fighters within NATO’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence framework.
U.S. Air Force secures F-35 delivery and technology as Finland prepares to field Lightning II fleet
Long before Finland’s first F-35A reaches Europe, the aircraft’s journey has involved secure U.S. facilities, according to a press release from the U.S. Air Force.
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Australian and U.S. forces showcase rapid HIMARS airlift and joint firepower in Exercise Kenney Strikes Back
The Australian Army, United States Army and United States Air Force demonstrated a new joint capability during Exercise Kenney Strikes Back, focusing on rapid deployment and employment of long-range fires.
U.S. Army orders first batch of XM913 Bushmaster chain guns from Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman has announced that the U.S. Army had ordered 16 XM913 50 mm Bushmaster chain guns.
U.S. Army selects Israeli-developed Hero-90 loitering munition under Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance programme programme
U.S.-based defence technology company Mistral said the Hero-90 loitering munition has been selected to take part in the U.S. Army’s Low Altitude Stalking and Strike Ordnance programme.
Lockheed Martin demonstrates first 90-degree vertical JAGM missile launch, highlighting counter-UAS capability
Lockheed Martin has completed its first successful 90-degree vertical launch of a Joint Air-to-Ground Missile from the JAGM Quad Launcher during a demonstration at China Lake, California.
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EDA brings seven EU states and shipbuilders together to shape future European Combat Vessel frigates
The European Defence Agency hosted Belgium, Cyprus, Greece, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal, alongside shipbuilders, on 15 January to discuss the design, needs and next steps for a future European Combat Vessel, a new family of frigates.
Golden Fleet: U.S. Navy officials outline Trump-class BBG(X) battleships as future command hubs
According to the information presented, the BBG(X) ships are designed to act as a central command node within surface forces while retaining strike capabilities.
U.S. Navy surface warfare chief outlines people-centred readiness and innovation at SNA National Symposium
Vice Adm. Brendan McLane, commander of Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, delivered his Status of the Force address at the 38th Annual Surface Navy Association National Symposium in Arlington, Virginia.
Royal Navy’s Proteus autonomous helicopter completes first flight in milestone for UK naval aviation
Britain has carried out the first flight of its first fully autonomous, full-size helicopter, marking a milestone for naval aviation and uncrewed systems.
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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.
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.