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Norway and the United Kingdom have joined the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) multinational research and development agreement, led by Finland, to develop next-generation 6×6 armoured vehicles.

The U.S. Pentagon is conducting performance reviews of major defense contractors like Northrop Grumman to enforce on-time delivery amid Trump's executive order banning stock buybacks and dividends until superior performance is achieved.[1]

The U.S. Pentagon is enhancing its enterprise generative AI platform by incorporating ChatGPT, boosting capabilities in defence IT and digital solutions for operational efficiency.[1]

Adani Defence & Aerospace has signed an MoU with Leonardo to establish a fully integrated helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India, targeting advanced AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM models for the Indian Armed Forces.

GXO Logistics announces a new Defense Advisory Board to guide its expansion in advanced logistics for the aerospace and defense sectors.

Kratos partners with Northrop Grumman on XQ-58 Valkyrie drones for Marine Corps, eyeing transition to low-rate production.

Atombeam, whose innovative technology redefines how data is used, moved, stored and secured, today announced it received an expanded contract from the U.S. Space Force's Space Development Agency (SDA)

Ohio-based Agilis Air begins pre-manufacturing 55 Remora UAS using grant funding to address surging DoD demand ahead of 2026 drone mandate.

RTX wins agreements to increase annual production of Tomahawk cruise missiles, AMRAAM, and Standard Missile variants amid industrial base expansion push.

ST Engineering has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus Defence and Space to provide engineering design, certification, and modification services for an A330 MRTT+ aircraft cabin in support of Airbus's customer.

Hensoldt has received orders exceeding €400 million to supply advanced digital optronics for the Boxer RCT 30 Schakal wheeled vehicles and Leopard 2A8 battle tanks.

CSG Group's Excalibur International and Turkey's Aselsan have formed an EU-based joint venture to localize and promote the Korkut air defence system mounted on Tatra wheeled platforms.

The Philippine Marine Corps has issued a notice of award on January 15 for seven armored vehicles from South Korea's Kovico, initiating a broader modernization effort amid South China Sea tensions.

The newly released 2026 National Defense Strategy prioritizes a massive revival of the U.S. defense industrial base through wartime reforms and increased spending to meet strategic challenges.

President Trump warns major defense contractors against stock buybacks and excessive executive pay as he pushes a $1.5 trillion FY2027 budget focused on warfighter needs.