UK to deploy Carrier Strike Group to North Atlantic and Arctic in 2026 to reinforce NATO and deter Russia
Britain will deploy its Carrier Strike Group to the North Atlantic and High North in 2026 under Operation Firecrest, reinforcing NATO deterrence amid rising Russian military activity in the region.
U.S. Air Force finalizing an over $100 million deal with Boeing to replenish GBU-57 bombs after Operation Midnight Hammer
The U.S. military is moving to replenish its inventory of GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator bunker-busting bombs used against Iran’s Fordow and Natanz nuclear facilities during Operation Midnight Hammer.
German-Ukrainian venture hands first Linza 3.0 drone to Zelenskyy ahead of Munich Security Conference
German-Ukrainian joint venture QFI hands first Germany-built Linza 3.0 drone to President Zelenskyy, launching production of up to 10,000 UAVs a year for Ukraine’s armed forces.
Elbridge Colby urges Europe to lead donventional defence as U.S. pushes ‘NATO 3.0’ at ministerial meeting in Brussels
Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby urged allies to build a “NATO 3.0” based on “partnership rather than dependency” as he represented the United States at a NATO defence ministers’ meeting in Brussels.
Europe divided over future relationship with United States as security and strategic autonomy debate intensifies
Europe is split over its future relationship with the United States, as some governments weigh greater independence while others warn that distancing from Washington could weaken the continent’s security against Russia.
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Lockheed Martin and MEPC sign agreement to expand local THAAD interceptor canister production in Saudi Arabia
Lockheed Martin and Middle East Propulsion Co. have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding to expand localized production of THAAD interceptor canisters in Saudi Arabia, extending an existing localization contract and formally recognizing MEPC as a qualified Lockheed Martin supplier.
U.S. forces conduct 10 strikes on over 30 ISIS targets in Syria, CENTCOM says
U.S. Central Command said its forces carried out 10 strikes against more than 30 ISIS targets in Syria between Feb. 3 and Feb. 12 to maintain pressure on remnants of the militant network.
Nine Allied nations complete NATO Tactical Leadership Programme flying course at Albacete Air Base
NATO announced that on 5 February 2026 nine Allied nations completed the year’s first Tactical Leadership Programme flying course at Albacete Air Base in Spain.
U.S. Air Force finalizing an over $100 million deal with Boeing to replenish GBU-57 bombs after Operation Midnight Hammer
The U.S. military is moving to replenish its inventory of GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator bunker-busting bombs used against Iran’s Fordow and Natanz nuclear facilities during Operation Midnight Hammer.
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Lockheed Martin details ER GMLRS qualification milestone with first M270A2 Alternative Warhead launch
Lockheed Martin said it conducted a successful 112-km flight test of its ER GMLRS at White Sands Missile Range, marking the first time an M270A2 launcher fired the Alternative Warhead rocket variant and completing system qualification testing for that configuration.
U.S. Army tests Next Generation Rocket Assisted Projectile at Yuma Proving Ground to extend artillery range
The U.S. Army’s Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona is testing prototypes of the Next Generation Rocket Assisted Projectile, aimed at significantly extending the range of 155 mm artillery rounds beyond the roughly 30 kilometers currently achievable with rocket assistance.
U.S. Marine Corps conducts first field evaluation of fiber-optic FPV drones for contested operations
U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force partnered with the Defense Innovation Unit and industry professionals from Jan. 27 to 29, 2026, to evaluate first-person view small unmanned aircraft systems using fiber optic cables.
Peab awarded SEK 258 million contract to build testing and inspection facilities for BAE Systems Hägglunds
Peab has received a further commission from BAE Systems Hägglunds AB in Örnsköldsvik for the construction of new facilities for testing and final inspection, with the contract valued at SEK 258 million.
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Lockheed Martin and Fujitsu formalize first SPY-7 radar component order for Japan’s ASEV program
Lockheed Martin and Fujitsu Limited have finalized the first purchase order for a critical component of Japan’s Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV) SPY-7 radar antenna.
Damen and Blue Water sign licence deal to build 60-metre autonomous Liberty Class for U.S. Navy fleet expansion
Damen Shipyards Group has signed a licence agreement with Boston-based Blue Water Autonomy to support construction of the 60-metre autonomous Liberty Class vessel for the U.S. Navy.
UK to deploy Carrier Strike Group to North Atlantic and Arctic in 2026 to reinforce NATO and deter Russia
Britain will deploy its Carrier Strike Group to the North Atlantic and High North in 2026 under Operation Firecrest, reinforcing NATO deterrence amid rising Russian military activity in the region.
United States to deploy USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier to Middle East as tensions with Iran escalate – AP
The United States will send the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, to the Middle East to join another carrier already in the region.
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U.S. Space Force, ULA launch USSF-87 on Vulcan rocket in second national security mission
The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command and United Launch Alliance successfully launched the USSF-87 mission aboard a Vulcan Centaur rocket in a pre-dawn liftoff from Florida.
BlackSky secures seven-figure Assured contract to expand Gen-3 support for defense customer
BlackSky Technology Inc. said its Gen-3 international momentum is continuing with a seven-figure Assured contract supporting an international defense customer.
OHB launches European Moonport Company to drive lunar infrastructure from Bavaria
OHB SE has announced the creation of the European Moonport Company, establishing an innovation hub in Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich to consolidate its activities for future lunar missions in Bavaria.
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.