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Aselsan reports successful Murad AESA radar integration on F-16 and multiple unmanned platforms
Turkish defence company Aselsan has released a detailed report outlining the operational progress of its active electronically scanned array radar systems.
U.S. Air Force introduces T-7A Red Hawk aircraft as cornerstone of next-generation pilot training
Air Education and Training Command hosted an official arrival ceremony on 9 January 2026 for the T-7A Red Hawk, the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation trainer aircraft.
GE Aerospace awarded $1.4 billion contract to supply T408 engines for CH-53K King Stallion helicopters
GE Aerospace has been awarded a $1.4 billion contract by Naval Air Systems Command for Lots 9–13 of its T408 turboshaft engines in continued support of the U.S. Marine Corps’ Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion.
U.S. clears potential Danish acquisition of AGM-114R Hellfire missiles, launchers and support package
On 8 January, the United States Department of State announced the approval of a Danish request for a possible purchase of AGM-114R Hellfire guided anti-tank missiles and associated equipment.
Russia confirms use of Oreshnik hypersonic missile in latest strike on targets in Ukraine
Russia’s military said it fired an Oreshnik hypersonic missile at a target in Ukraine, describing the strike as a response to an attempted Ukrainian drone attack on one of the residences of Vladimir Putin.
Spain deploys Crow counter-drone system to Lithuania to support drone defence on NATO’s eastern flank
Spain has deployed its Crow counter-UAS system to Lithuania to support the detection, surveillance and neutralisation of drones posing potential threats to military units and infrastructure.
U.S. Air Force selects Grand Forks unit to lead Point Defence Battle Lab on counter-drone threats
In October 2025, the 319th Reconnaissance Wing at Grand Forks Air Force Base was selected to lead the Point Defense Battle Lab, with support from the 184th Wing of the Kansas Air National Guard.