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U.S. Air Force needs far more B-21 bombers and F-47 fighters to deny China wartime ‘sanctuaries,’ report says

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

Patria, Pratt & Whitney agree on F135 engine final assembly for Finland’s F-35 Lightning II programme

Hensoldt completes A400M drop trials of HADIS unmanned carrier, advancing plans for full-scale demonstrator [VIDEO]

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

KNDS Deutschland will build a Leopard 2A8 main battle tank assembly plant in Kaunas, Lithuania, under a contract with the Lithuanian Ministry of National Defence and a memorandum on industrial cooperation signed with national and international partners. The project covers the construction of assembly and maintenance infrastructure in Lithuania and will benefit from major investment project status granted by the Ministry of the Economy and Innovation to accelerate implementation.

Tatra Defence to produce Leopard 2A8 main battle tank hulls

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Rostec to unveil remotely detonated 30mm shrapnel shell to counter drones at World Defense Show 2026

U.S. Marine Corps prepares for Exercise Cold Response 26 using prepositioned equipment in Norway

U.S. Navy demonstrates AN/BYG-1 submarine combat system to UK partners under AUKUS framework

Moog and Echodyne strike deal to speed integrated radar and weapons systems for defense use applications

U.S. Navy and HII complete first builder’s sea trials of nuclear-powered aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy (CVN 79)

U.S. Navy awards $22.6 million contract to Gentex for next-generation fixed-wing aircrew helmet systems

United States greenlights potential $3 billion F-15 sustainment package sale to Saudi Arabia

Hensoldt receives over €400 million in orders for digital optronics for Schakal vehicles and Leopard 2A8 battle tanks

Aselsan secures NATO framework contract for Mode 5 identification systems for MANPADS

United States: Congress approves $839 billion defense budget, sending Pentagon funding bill to White House

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

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

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U.S. Air Force needs far more B-21 bombers and F-47 fighters to deny China wartime ‘sanctuaries,’ report says

The U.S. Air Force needs significantly more next-generation bombers and fighters than currently planned to deny China safe havens during a potential conflict over Taiwan, according to a new report.

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.

Rostec to unveil remotely detonated 30mm shrapnel shell to counter drones at World Defense Show 2026

Rostec said on February 5 that its specialists have developed a 30-mm shrapnel shell with a remote-control detonator designed to destroy unmanned aerial vehicles.

Patria, Pratt & Whitney agree on F135 engine final assembly for Finland’s F-35 Lightning II programme

As a strategic partner of the Finnish Defence Forces, Patria will initially assemble the engines and later carry out maintenance and repair activities. Finland’s first F-35A fighter aircraft are scheduled to arrive at the Lapland Air Wing base in Rovaniemi at the end of 2026. “It’s inspiring to see our joint efforts materialize –…

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U.S. Marine Corps prepares for Exercise Cold Response 26 using prepositioned equipment in Norway

The U.S. Marine Corps said it has taken a key step in preparing for Exercise Cold Response 26 in Norway by issuing thousands of items from prepositioned stocks to deploying units.

Moog and Echodyne strike deal to speed integrated radar and weapons systems for defense use applications

Moog Inc. and Echodyne Corp. said they have reached an agreement to accelerate the development and demonstration of integrated hardware and software solutions for defense applications.

Hensoldt receives over €400 million in orders for digital optronics for Schakal vehicles and Leopard 2A8 battle tanks

The largest share of the business relates to equipping the Boxer RCT 30 wheeled armoured vehicle, known as the Schakal, under a contract worth around €290 million. Hensoldt will supply 288 complete sets of digital optronics, including the PERI RTWL HD digital commander’s sight, the WAO HD digital gunner’s sight, the Multifunctional Self-Protection System…

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. 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

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)

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

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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