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USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group arrives in Middle East after redirect from Indo-Pacific mission
The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group has entered the Middle East after being redirected from its Indo-Pacific deployment amid rising tensions with Iran.

Draper selected for ten-year defense microelectronics contract worth up to $25 billion under ATSP5
Draper has been selected as one of ten companies eligible for a potential 10-year contract valued at up to $25.35 billion under the Defense Microelectronics Activity Advanced Technology Support Program.

SSAB and Rheinmetall agree fossil-free steel supply, marking first use in defence manufacturing
SSAB and the German defence and technology group Rheinmetall have signed a letter of intent covering the supply of fossil-free steel.

Elbit Systems secures $228 million follow-on contract to deliver Iron Fist APS for U.S. Army Bradley IFV upgrades
Elbit Systems announced it has been awarded a $228 million follow-on contract to supply its Iron Fist Active Protection System for the U.S. Army’s Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle upgrade program.

Collins Aerospace signs three-year distribution deals to support C-130 Hercules wheels and brakes globally
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has signed three-year parts distribution agreements with Integrated Procurement Technologies, S3 AeroDefense and Derco, a Lockheed Martin company.

MBDA signs first One Way Effector contract with France’s DGA, marking rapid progress in defence innovation
MBDA has reached a major milestone after signing its first contract for the development and production of the One Way Effector with the Direction Générale de l'Armement.

U.S. Air Force: Dragon Shield Exercise tests U-2 intelligence aircraft launch readiness in contested conditions at Beale
A U.S. Air Force U-2 Dragon Lady assigned to the 99th Reconnaissance Squadron flew over Beale Air Force Base on Jan. 14, 2026, after being launched by Airmen from the 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron during Exercise Dragon Shield.


