L3Harris accelerates Viper Shield flight tests, advancing delivery of digital electronic warfare for F-16 fighters

L3Harris accelerates Viper Shield flight tests, advancing delivery of digital electronic warfare for F-16 fighters

L3Harris Technologies said flight testing of its Viper Shield electronic warfare suite is progressing, demonstrating the system’s fully digital capabilities using production-representative hardware and software.

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Romanian Economy Minister emphasises deep localisation for IFV contract. Who is best placed to deliver?

Romanian Economy Minister emphasises deep localisation for IFV contract. Who is best placed to deliver?

With Bucharest demanding up to 80% local production under SAFE, the infantry fighting vehicle decision has become a test of which bidders can genuinely manufacture in Romania.

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Lockheed Martin tests Sniper Networking Targeting Pod in first multi-aircraft F-16 flight demonstration

Lockheed Martin tests Sniper Networking Targeting Pod in first multi-aircraft F-16 flight demonstration

Lockheed Martin has completed the inaugural flight demonstration of its Sniper Networked Targeting Pod, validating real-time data sharing between two F-16 fighter aircraft.

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United States approves potential $9 billion sale of 730 PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors to Saudi Arabia

United States approves potential $9 billion sale of 730 PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors to Saudi Arabia

The U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement missiles and related equipment, with an estimated value of $9 billion.

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Norway signs contract with TKMS for two more 212CD submarines, total German-Norwegian order reaches twelve

Norway signs contract with TKMS for two more 212CD submarines, total German-Norwegian order reaches twelve

Norway has signed a contract with TKMS for two additional Class 212CD submarines, increasing its planned fleet from four to six boats.

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Air

U.S. Air Force cites Operation Midnight Hammer as readiness proof while flagging tanker and munitions shortfalls

U.S. Air Force cites Operation Midnight Hammer as readiness proof while flagging tanker and munitions shortfalls

U.S. Air Force leaders point to Operation Midnight Hammer as a clear demonstration of combat readiness, while warning it also exposed gaps that could hinder extended long-range strike campaigns.

Diehl Defence-led BEAST consortium launches EU-funded concept study on future short-range missile systems

Diehl Defence-led BEAST consortium launches EU-funded concept study on future short-range missile systems

Diehl Defence said the BEAST project consortium has formally launched work on a concept study for advanced European air-to-air missiles after winning a 2024 European Defence Fund call in summer 2025.

L3Harris accelerates Viper Shield flight tests, advancing delivery of digital electronic warfare for F-16 fighters

L3Harris accelerates Viper Shield flight tests, advancing delivery of digital electronic warfare for F-16 fighters

L3Harris Technologies said flight testing of its Viper Shield electronic warfare suite is progressing, demonstrating the system’s fully digital capabilities using production-representative hardware and software.

Sweden and Denmark launch joint TRIDON Mk2 air defence procurement to support Ukraine with new systems

Sweden and Denmark launch joint TRIDON Mk2 air defence procurement to support Ukraine with new systems

Sweden and Denmark have agreed a joint procurement of Swedish-made TRIDON Mk2 air defence systems to support Ukraine, the Swedish Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday.

Land

Milrem Robotics and EOS Defence Systems agree partnership to expand unmanned ground combat systems

Milrem Robotics and EOS Defence Systems agree partnership to expand unmanned ground combat systems

Estonian defence company Milrem Robotics and Australia-based EOS Defence Systems have signed a teaming agreement to pursue joint business and develop networked unmanned ground systems.

Romanian Economy Minister emphasises deep localisation for IFV contract. Who is best placed to deliver?

Romanian Economy Minister emphasises deep localisation for IFV contract. Who is best placed to deliver?

With Bucharest demanding up to 80% local production under SAFE, the infantry fighting vehicle decision has become a test of which bidders can genuinely manufacture in Romania.

Denmark signs seven-year framework agreement with Rheinmetall for ammunition supplies

Denmark signs seven-year framework agreement with Rheinmetall for ammunition supplies

Rheinmetall has been commissioned by Denmark to supply ammunition under a large-volume framework agreement, with initial orders worth hundreds of millions of euros.

Teledyne FLIR Defense wins $17.5 million Swiss contract to supply Black Hornet 4 nano-drones for armored vehicle ops

Teledyne FLIR Defense wins $17.5 million Swiss contract to supply Black Hornet 4 nano-drones for armored vehicle ops

Teledyne FLIR Defense said it has secured a $17.5 million contract from armasuisse to deliver Black Hornet 4 Personal Reconnaissance Systems to the Swiss armed forces.

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Sea

U.S. shoots down Iranian drone near USS Abraham Lincoln amid rising tensions, diplomacy efforts in region

U.S. shoots down Iranian drone near USS Abraham Lincoln amid rising tensions, diplomacy efforts in region

The U.S. military shot down an Iranian drone on Tuesday after it approached the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea, underscoring rising tensions between Washington and Tehran.

BAE Systems wins $195 million U.S. Marine Corps contract for 30 additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles

BAE Systems wins $195 million U.S. Marine Corps contract for 30 additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles

BAE Systems has received a $195 million contract to produce 30 additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles for the U.S. Marine Corps, raising the total number of ACV-30 vehicles ordered under the contract to more than 150.

TKMS and German defence procurement agency sign preliminary deal to launch MEKO A-200 DEU frigate project

TKMS and German defence procurement agency sign preliminary deal to launch MEKO A-200 DEU frigate project

TKMS and Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support, known as BAAINBw, have signed a preliminary agreement for the MEKO A-200 DEU frigate programme, the company said on Tuesday.

Boeing selects Australia’s Ferra Engineering to expand local production of advanced anti-submarine weapons

Boeing selects Australia’s Ferra Engineering to expand local production of advanced anti-submarine weapons

Boeing has selected Ferra Engineering to produce wing kits for its High Altitude Anti-Submarine Warfare Weapon Capability under an expanded partnership.

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Space/C4ISR

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.