Swedish Air Force deploys Gripen fighters to Iceland for first NATO air policing mission

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.

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F-35 fighter jets ensnared in growing trade and political clash between U.S. and Canada

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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Saab posts record 2025 orders and upgrades growth outlook as defence demand remains strong

Saab posts record 2025 orders and upgrades growth outlook as defence demand remains strong

Saab reported full-year 2025 results showing record order bookings, reflecting sustained high demand across its defence portfolio.

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CSG and Aselsan form EU-based joint venture, unveil Korkut air defence system on Tatra wheeled platform

CSG and Aselsan form EU-based joint venture, unveil Korkut air defence system on Tatra wheeled platform

CSG Group said its subsidiary Excalibur International and Türkiye’s defence electronics firm Aselsan have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to establish an EU-based joint venture.

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U.S. Air Force advances ERAM standoff cruise missile program with live-fire test less than 16 months after award

U.S. Air Force advances ERAM standoff cruise missile program with live-fire test less than 16 months after award

U.S. Air Force has conducted a live-warhead test of the Extended Range Attack Munition, a standoff cruise missile, at the Eglin Test and Training Range on January 21.

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Fortem conducts autonomous counter-drone swarm test using AI-powered SkyDome system

Fortem conducts autonomous counter-drone swarm test using AI-powered SkyDome system

Fortem Technologies said it has completed what it believes is the first fully autonomous five-versus-five drone intercept, in which every incoming drone was safely captured with no collateral damage.

Eurofighter and NETMA sign contract to advance aerodynamic upgrade for Typhoon combat aircraft

Eurofighter and NETMA sign contract to advance aerodynamic upgrade for Typhoon combat aircraft

Eurofighter and NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency have signed a contract to progress the development, testing and certification of the Aerodynamic Modification Kit for the Eurofighter Typhoon.

Swedish Air Force deploys Gripen fighters to Iceland for first NATO air policing mission

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.

Ukraine defense ministry and RTX discuss speeding Patriot missile deliveries and deeper industrial cooperation

Ukraine defense ministry and RTX discuss speeding Patriot missile deliveries and deeper industrial cooperation

Ministry of Defense of Ukraine said it held talks with U.S. company RTX on accelerating deliveries of missiles for Patriot systems and expanding industrial cooperation to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses.

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U.S. Army awards Oshkosh Defense $25 million order for additional FMTV A2 Low-Velocity Airdrop vehicles

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 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

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.

Excalibur Army wins record export deal for over 100 Patriot armoured vehicles worth $300 million

Excalibur Army wins record export deal for over 100 Patriot armoured vehicles worth $300 million

Czechoslovak Group (CSG) said its subsidiary Excalibur Army has secured contracts in Southeast Asia to deliver more than 100 Patriot armoured vehicles in multiple configurations.

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U.S. Navy completes final Harpoon Block II missile update flight test, clearing path for deliveries later this year

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

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)

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.

Canadian Patrol Submarine Project: TKMS and EllisDon form strategic partnership on naval infrastructure

Canadian Patrol Submarine Project: TKMS and EllisDon form strategic partnership on naval infrastructure

German shipbuilder TKMS and Canadian construction group EllisDon have signed a Strategic Teaming Agreement to support the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project.

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BlackSky wins seven-figure Gen-3 Assured contracts with new international defense customer after early access

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 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 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 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.