UK awards £453.5 million contract to BAE Systems for full production of advanced ECRS Mk2 radar
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded BAE Systems a £453.5 million contract for the full production of a new advanced radar for UK Typhoon aircraft.
Elbit Systems UK completes UTACS acquisition, expanding European uncrewed defence capability
Elbit Systems UK has completed the full acquisition of UAV Tactical Systems Ltd. (UTACS) after receiving all required regulatory and government approvals.
Mexico becomes first Latin American operator of Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifter
The Mexican Air Force has announced the acquisition of its first Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Super Hercules, making Mexico the first country in Latin America to operate the C-130J.
NORAD exercise and Space Force missions highlight U.S. military role at Greenland’s Pituffik Space Base
According to a NORAD post on X, the exercise is a routine activity conducted under enduring defense cooperation agreements […]
Germany signs new contract with MBDA for METEOR beyond visual range air-to-air missiles
MBDA has received a new contract to supply additional METEOR beyond visual range air-to-air missiles for the German Armed Forces.
Sweden deploys Gripen fighters to Iceland for NATO air policing mission in the Arctic region
Sweden will deploy a Gripen fighter aircraft unit to Iceland in February and March 2026 as part of NATO’s incident preparedness mission in the Arctic, the Swedish Armed Forces said on 19 January.
Finland’s first F-35 Lightning II multirole fighter arrives at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Arkansas
Finland’s first F-35A multirole fighter has arrived at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, marking the start of F-35 deliveries for the Finnish Air Force.
Sener begins construction of Patriot building in Tres Cantos as part of space and defence expansion
Spanish engineering and technology group Sener has launched construction of its new Patriot building in Tres Cantos, Madrid, as part of a plan to double the company’s surface area dedicated to space and defence to 40,000 square metres.
Stratolaunch raises new capital to accelerate hypersonic production and flight capability at scale
Stratolaunch has completed a significant capital raise to accelerate growth and expand hypersonic capability at scale, welcoming Elliott Investment Management L.P. as a new partner alongside existing investor Cerberus Capital Management.
£205 million QinetiQ contract boosts RAF Typhoon support, securing jobs and long-term defence capability
The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a £205 million contract extension with QinetiQ to provide ongoing technical and engineering support to the Royal Air Force’s Typhoon fleet.
Hensoldt to equip Bundeswehr’s ASUL drone defence system with new kinetic countermeasures
Hensoldt has been commissioned by the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support to integrate kinetic countermeasures into the Bundeswehr’s ASUL counter-UAS system.
Helsing challenges Bloomberg claims, says Ukraine expanding HX-2 orders after successful frontline tests
On 19 January, Bloomberg reported that Ukraine was holding off on new orders of the German-made HX-2 loitering munition due to technical concerns.