Canadian Patrol Submarine Project: Hanwha Ocean and Babcock outline partnership centered on jobs and localization
Hanwha Ocean and Babcock have confirmed a joint approach to Canada’s Canadian Patrol Submarine Project that places long-term employment, skills transfer, and industrial participation in Canada at the center of delivery.
Congressional Research Service reviews U.S. Navy plan to revive battleships under new guided missile BBG(X) program
The U.S. Congressional Research Service has published a report examining a Navy proposal that would bring battleships back into the fleet for the first time since World War II, outlining the scope of the Guided Missile Battleship, or BBG(X), program and the issues it raises for Congress.
Oshkosh Defense to present combat-proven JLTV capabilities at International Armoured Vehicles Conference
Oshkosh Defense announced it will showcase its Joint Light Tactical Vehicle platform at the International Armoured Vehicles Conference, taking place January 20–22, 2026.
Denmark formally ends F-16 service after 46 years as air force completes transition to F-35 fighters
Denmark has formally ended the operational use of its F-16 fighter aircraft during a ceremony at Skrydstrup Air Base, closing a 46-year chapter in the country’s air power history.
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.
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Kongsberg breaks ground on cruise missile factory in James City County, Virginia to meet rising global demand
Kongsberg Defense and Aerospace, Inc. has held a groundbreaking ceremony for its first missile production facility in the United States, located in James City County, Virginia.
Germany awards Top Aces decade-long €420 million contract to deliver advanced air combat training to 2035
The German Armed Forces have awarded Top Aces Inc. a 10-year contract worth up to €420 million to deliver advanced air combat training across the Air Force, Army and Navy.
Van Halteren Technologies signs agreement to develop weapon loading rehearsal trainer for F-35 Lightning II fighter
The Weapon Loading Rehearsal Trainer is a full-scale replica of the F-35, providing a realistic environment in which personnel can practise weapon loading procedures without using an operational aircraft. It replicates key elements of the aircraft, including internal weapon bays, external wing pylons, and interfaces for the cannon and countermeasures, allowing crews to train…
General Atomics demonstrates autonomous aerial intercept using MQ-20 Avenger in company-funded flight test
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. successfully completed a mission autonomy flight using its MQ-20 Avenger jet equipped with the latest government reference autonomy software.
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U.S. Central Command says it fields EAGLS counter-drone systems in the Middle East for force protection
CENTCOM said the system “counters drone threats with precision,” describing EAGLS as an adaptable and cost-effective counter-UAS capability designed to protect forward-deployed U.S. troops. The system uses a 70mm rocket launcher firing laser-guided munitions, including the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System, to defeat small and slow-moving aerial threats. The Electronic Advanced Ground Launcher…
EuroTrophy signs €330 million contract with KNDS Deutschland for Trophy APS on Leopard 2A8 tanks
EuroTrophy has signed a €330 million contract with KNDS Deutschland to supply Trophy Active Protection Systems for the Leopard 2 A8 programs of Lithuania, The Netherlands, Czech Republic, and Croatia.
Oshkosh Defense to present combat-proven JLTV capabilities at International Armoured Vehicles Conference
Oshkosh Defense announced it will showcase its Joint Light Tactical Vehicle platform at the International Armoured Vehicles Conference, taking place January 20–22, 2026.
U.S. Army confirms further delay to deployment of Dark Eagle hypersonic missile system – Bloomberg
The United States Army has missed its deadline to field the Dark Eagle hypersonic missile, confirming that the first U.S. ground-based hypersonic weapon will not be deployed until early 2026.
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Canadian Patrol Submarine Project: Hanwha Ocean and Babcock outline partnership centered on jobs and localization
Hanwha Ocean and Babcock have confirmed a joint approach to Canada’s Canadian Patrol Submarine Project that places long-term employment, skills transfer, and industrial participation in Canada at the center of delivery.
Congressional Research Service reviews U.S. Navy plan to revive battleships under new guided missile BBG(X) program
The U.S. Congressional Research Service has published a report examining a Navy proposal that would bring battleships back into the fleet for the first time since World War II, outlining the scope of the Guided Missile Battleship, or BBG(X), program and the issues it raises for Congress.
TKMS marks MDAX inclusion with Frankfurt Stock Exchange bell ringing after recent market listing
The MDAX, alongside the DAX, comprises the 90 largest listed companies in Germany, and TKMS has been included in the index since 22 December 2025. Its addition strengthens the MDAX with Europe’s only fully integrated systems supplier for maritime defence products. “Today’s event sends a strong signal to our investors, customers, partners and employees,”…
U.S. Navy’s new Mobile Ship Target arrives at Port Hueneme to prepare for advanced weapons testing operations
The Navy’s newest test ship, the Mobile Ship Target, arrived in Port Hueneme on January 14, where teams will prepare it for operations supporting advanced weapons testing.
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Ukraine and ICEYE sign expanded agreement to provide high-resolution SAR satellite imagery for defence use
ICEYE and a customer within the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine have signed a new agreement to expand cooperation in space-based intelligence.
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.