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British Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jet, soon to be equipped with the new ECRS Mk2 AESA radar, enhancing its ability to detect, track, and engage threats in complex air combat environments. British Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jet, soon to be equipped with the new ECRS Mk2 AESA radar, enhancing its ability to detect, track, and engage threats in complex air combat environments.

UK Orders 40 ECRS Mk2 AESA Radars to Upgrade British Air Force Typhoon Fighter jet fleet

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
The UK Ministry of Defence confirmed on January 22, 2026, that it has awarded a £453.5 million contract to BAE Systems, Leonardo UK, and Parker Meg...
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Swedish Gripen fighters were scrambled on quick reaction alert to intercept and identify a Russian Tu-22M bomber escorted by Su-35S fighters flying in international airspace over the Baltic Sea (Picture Source: Swedish Air Force) Swedish Gripen fighters were scrambled on quick reaction alert to intercept and identify a Russian Tu-22M bomber escorted by Su-35S fighters flying in international airspace over the Baltic Sea (Picture Source: Swedish Air Force)

Swedish Fighter Jets Intercept Russian Tu-22M Bomber Escorted by Su-35S Fighters Near NATO Airspace

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On 22 January 2026, Swedish quick reaction alert (QRA) fighters were scrambled over the Baltic Sea to identify and shadow a formation of Russian mi...
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France has formalised a contract with MBDA for the One Way Effector, signalling a shift toward mass-produced, long-range strike systems designed to saturate modern air defence networks rather than relying solely on high-end precision weapons (Picture Source: MBDA) France has formalised a contract with MBDA for the One Way Effector, signalling a shift toward mass-produced, long-range strike systems designed to saturate modern air defence networks rather than relying solely on high-end precision weapons (Picture Source: MBDA)

France Initiates Development and Production of MBDA One Way Effector Drone for Air Defence Saturation

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On 22 January 2026, France’s Direction Générale de l’Armement and MBDA formalised a first contract covering the development and production of the O...
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Official handover ceremony of five S-70i Black Hawk helicopters to the Philippine Air Force on January 23, 2026, attended by representatives of the Polish Embassy in Manila and defense officials, marking the latest milestone in the Philippines' ongoing helicopter acquisition program. Official handover ceremony of five S-70i Black Hawk helicopters to the Philippine Air Force on January 23, 2026, attended by representatives of the Polish Embassy in Manila and defense officials, marking the latest milestone in the Philippines' ongoing helicopter acquisition program.

Philippines Accepts 5 Polish-Built S-70i Black Hawk Helicopters to Boost Combat Lift

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
The Philippine Air Force has officially accepted five new S-70i Black Hawk combat utility helicopters, according to a January 23, 2026, post on the...
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A V-BAT unmanned aerial system touches down during an urban operations training event at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma in Arizona on November 8 2025.(Picture source: US DoD) A V-BAT unmanned aerial system touches down during an urban operations training event at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma in Arizona on November 8 2025.(Picture source: US DoD)

U.S. V-BAT UAV Will Be Armed With South Korea’s LIG Nex1 Guided Missile

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
U.S. autonomous systems company Shield AI has formally confirmed that its V-BAT unmanned aerial vehicle will be equipped with South Korean guided m...
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Newly released footage shows Estonia’s Frankenburg Technologies Mark I mini-missile successfully intercepting a Shahed-type attack drone, highlighting a push toward lower-cost, scalable air defense against mass drone threats (Picture Source: Army Recognition Group / Frankenburg Technologies) Newly released footage shows Estonia’s Frankenburg Technologies Mark I mini-missile successfully intercepting a Shahed-type attack drone, highlighting a push toward lower-cost, scalable air defense against mass drone threats (Picture Source: Army Recognition Group / Frankenburg Technologies)

Estonia’s Frankenburg Mark I Missile Intercepts Shahed-Type Drone in Live-Fire Test

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On 20 January 2026, new test footage emerged showing Estonian company Frankenburg Technologies’ Mark I mini-missile intercepting a Shahed-type one-...
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The C-130J-30 incorporates a 15-foot fuselage extension compared to the C-130J Super Hercules pictured here, increasing usable cargo volume and payload flexibility while retaining identical propulsion and avionic systems. (Picture source: US Air Force) The C-130J-30 incorporates a 15-foot fuselage extension compared to the C-130J Super Hercules pictured here, increasing usable cargo volume and payload flexibility while retaining identical propulsion and avionic systems. (Picture source: US Air Force)

Mexico acquires Latin America’s first C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft from U.S.

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On January 21, 2026, Lockheed Martin confirmed that the Mexican Air Force has acquired its first C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft, intro...
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Germany has quietly expanded its air combat edge by ordering additional Meteor beyond visual range missiles, reinforcing the Luftwaffe’s ability to deter and control contested airspace at long range (Picture Source: MBDA) Germany has quietly expanded its air combat edge by ordering additional Meteor beyond visual range missiles, reinforcing the Luftwaffe’s ability to deter and control contested airspace at long range (Picture Source: MBDA)

Germany Expands Meteor Missile Stocks to Boost Eurofighter’s Beyond-Visual-Range Combat Capability

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On 21 January 2026, MBDA announced that Germany had signed a new contract for additional Meteor beyond visual range air-to-air missiles for the Bun...
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A key factor in the JF-17’s attractiveness is its comparatively lower unit cost when measured against many Western multirole fighters, with estimates placing the fighter’s price in the $25 million to $30 million range. (Picture source: Pakistan Air Force) A key factor in the JF-17’s attractiveness is its comparatively lower unit cost when measured against many Western multirole fighters, with estimates placing the fighter’s price in the $25 million to $30 million range. (Picture source: Pakistan Air Force)

Morocco explores possible JF-17 fighter deal with Pakistan following new defense pact

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
As reported by Reuters on January 20, 2026, Pakistan confirmed it is holding defense export talks with 13 countries across Africa, the Middle East,...
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The Finnish Air Force’s first F-35A Lightning II arrived at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith, Arkansas, on January 20, 2026. The Finnish Air Force’s first F-35A Lightning II arrived at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith, Arkansas, on January 20, 2026.

First U.S. F-35A Fighter Delivered to Finland as FA-18 CD jet Phase-Out Begins

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
The Finnish Air Force confirmed Tuesday that its first F-35A Lightning II has arrived at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith, Arkansas, fo...
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Royal Air Force Chinook helicopters have deployed from RAF Odiham to Arctic Norway under Operation CLOCKWORK, reinforcing NATO’s ability to sustain heavy-lift operations in the High North under real-world cold weather conditions (Picture Source: RAF Odiham) Royal Air Force Chinook helicopters have deployed from RAF Odiham to Arctic Norway under Operation CLOCKWORK, reinforcing NATO’s ability to sustain heavy-lift operations in the High North under real-world cold weather conditions (Picture Source: RAF Odiham)

UK Deploys Chinook Heavy-Lift Helicopters to Arctic Norway for NATO High North Operations

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Royal British Air Force Chinook helicopters from RAF Odiham have deployed to northern Norway and are now operating from Bardufoss, more than 200 na...
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Auterion’s January 2026 live-fire test in Florida showed a single U.S. operator directing multiple expendable drones to strike separate targets at once, demonstrating how swarm software can concentrate formation-level combat power in one set of hands (Picture Source: Auterion) Auterion’s January 2026 live-fire test in Florida showed a single U.S. operator directing multiple expendable drones to strike separate targets at once, demonstrating how swarm software can concentrate formation-level combat power in one set of hands (Picture Source: Auterion)

Auterion Conducts First U.S. Kinetic Drone Swarm Strike Controlled by Single Operator

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On January 19, 2026, Auterion announced that it had conducted what it presents as the first U.S. kinetic combat drone swarm strike, opening a new c...
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Sweden will deploy JAS 39 Gripen multirole fighters to Keflavík Air Base to lead NATO’s Icelandic Air Policing mission for the first time, marking a further step in its post-accession integration and supporting NATO’s peacetime air surveillance over the strategically important GIUK gap (Picture Source: NATO Allied Air Command) Sweden will deploy JAS 39 Gripen multirole fighters to Keflavík Air Base to lead NATO’s Icelandic Air Policing mission for the first time, marking a further step in its post-accession integration and supporting NATO’s peacetime air surveillance over the strategically important GIUK gap (Picture Source: NATO Allied Air Command)

Sweden Deploys JAS 39 Gripen Multirole Fighter Jets to Lead NATO Icelandic Air Policing Mission

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On 20 January 2026, NATO Allied Air Command confirmed that Sweden will, for the first time since joining the Alliance, assume responsibility for NA...
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The P-8A Poseidon can carry 129 sonobuoys internally and deploy them via rotary launchers, while weapons such as Mk 54 lightweight torpedoes are carried in an internal bay or on wing pylons. (Picture source: US Navy) The P-8A Poseidon can carry 129 sonobuoys internally and deploy them via rotary launchers, while weapons such as Mk 54 lightweight torpedoes are carried in an internal bay or on wing pylons. (Picture source: US Navy)

U.S. approves $2.3 billion P-8A Poseidon sale to replace Singapore’s maritime patrol fleet

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On January 20, 2026, the United States approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Singapore for up to four P-8A maritime patrol aircraft, MK 54 M...
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The NORAD’s airborne defense forces consist of fighter jets such as the U.S. F-15 Eagle, F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II, as well as Canadian CF-18 Hornets, all kept on quick reaction alert for intercept missions. (Picture source: NORAD) The NORAD’s airborne defense forces consist of fighter jets such as the U.S. F-15 Eagle, F-16 Fighting Falcon, F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II, as well as Canadian CF-18 Hornets, all kept on quick reaction alert for intercept missions. (Picture source: NORAD)

U.S. NORAD deploys aircraft to Greenland’s Pituffik Space Base amid ongoing Arctic sovereignty crisis

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On January 19, 2026, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) confirmed that its aircraft will soon be deployed at Pituffik Space Base ...
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In production terms, the Nighthawk fleet is relatively small, with a total of 64 units built, including 59 production F-117s and five YF-117A development aircraft, and the remaining inventory has been reported as 45 aircraft. (Picture source: Lockheed Martin) In production terms, the Nighthawk fleet is relatively small, with a total of 64 units built, including 59 production F-117s and five YF-117A development aircraft, and the remaining inventory has been reported as 45 aircraft. (Picture source: Lockheed Martin)

U.S. Air Force to keep retired F-117 Nighthawk stealth jets flying until 2034

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
As reported by 19FortyFive on January 14, 2026, the U.S. Air Force will continue operating a limited number of F-117 Nighthawk aircraft until at le...
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Taiwan has confirmed plans to acquire more than 2,000 ALTIUS loitering munitions and ISR drones in a major U.S. arms sale, underscoring a deliberate shift toward large scale, attritable systems central to its asymmetric defense strategy (Picture Source: Anduril) Taiwan has confirmed plans to acquire more than 2,000 ALTIUS loitering munitions and ISR drones in a major U.S. arms sale, underscoring a deliberate shift toward large scale, attritable systems central to its asymmetric defense strategy (Picture Source: Anduril)

Taiwan Discloses Procurement Quantities of ALTIUS 700M and 600ISR Drones for Asymmetric Defense

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Information released on January 20, 2026, by Taiwanese authorities and relayed by multiple local news agencies, such as Focus Taiwan, confirms that...
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Footage released on 18 January 2026 by Kosovar defense entrepreneur Ridvan Aliu shows a live-strike test of Kosovo’s domestically developed Skifteri K1 kamikaze drone, with a claimed strike range of 1,124 km (Picture Source: Ridvan Aliu) Footage released on 18 January 2026 by Kosovar defense entrepreneur Ridvan Aliu shows a live-strike test of Kosovo’s domestically developed Skifteri K1 kamikaze drone, with a claimed strike range of 1,124 km (Picture Source: Ridvan Aliu)

Kosovo Conducts First Long-Range Strike Test of Skifteri K1 Kamikaze Drone With 1,124 km Reach

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On 18 January 2026, footage and photographs released by Kosovar defense entrepreneur Ridvan Aliu drew international attention to Kosovo’s emerging ...
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Canada is scheduled to receive its first F-35 Lightning II fighter jets in 2026, as the initial batch consisting of 16 units was formally approved in December 2022, but the remaining 72 F-35s are expected to be purchased through phased contracting. (Picture source: US DoD) Canada is scheduled to receive its first F-35 Lightning II fighter jets in 2026, as the initial batch consisting of 16 units was formally approved in December 2022, but the remaining 72 F-35s are expected to be purchased through phased contracting. (Picture source: US DoD)

Lockheed Martin underscores Canada’s central role in F-35 program amid rising U.S. pressure

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On January 16, 2026, Lockheed Martin stated that Canada’s participation in the F-35 program is projected to generate more than C$15.5 billion (appr...
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Turkish defense firm STM has exported its KARGU and ALPAGU loitering munitions to a NATO and European Union member, marking the first integration of these Turkish strike drones onto allied armoured vehicles and command-and-control networks (Picture Source: STM) Turkish defense firm STM has exported its KARGU and ALPAGU loitering munitions to a NATO and European Union member, marking the first integration of these Turkish strike drones onto allied armoured vehicles and command-and-control networks (Picture Source: STM)

Türkiye’s STM Delivers KARGU And ALPAGU Loitering Munitions To European NATO Country

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On 16 January 2026, Turkish defence company STM announced that its KARGU rotary-wing loitering munition and ALPAGU fixed-wing kamikaze UAV had been...
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General Atomics MQ-20 Avenger Drone Completes First Live Autonomous Air-to-Air Intercept Test

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On 18 January 2026, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announced that its MQ-20 Avenger unmanned combat air vehicle had completed ...
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Israel’s F-35I “Adir” (Hebrew for “Mighty One”) is a unique variant of the F-35A Lightning II, with modifications spanning across command and control, electronic warfare (EW), communications, and weapons integration. (Picture source: IAF) Israel’s F-35I “Adir” (Hebrew for “Mighty One”) is a unique variant of the F-35A Lightning II, with modifications spanning across command and control, electronic warfare (EW), communications, and weapons integration. (Picture source: IAF)

Israel deploys three new F-35I Adir fighter jets in combat as fleet reaches 48 units

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On January 18, 2026, the Israeli Air Force announced that three new F-35I Adir fighter jets arrived at Nevatim Air Base, increasing the IAF's F-35I...
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General Atomics’ MQ-9B SeaGuardian has taken a tangible step toward unmanned anti-submarine patrols after a U.S. Navy test doubled its sonobuoy load and demonstrated networked acoustic sensing from an uncrewed aircraft (Picture Source: General Atomics) General Atomics’ MQ-9B SeaGuardian has taken a tangible step toward unmanned anti-submarine patrols after a U.S. Navy test doubled its sonobuoy load and demonstrated networked acoustic sensing from an uncrewed aircraft (Picture Source: General Atomics)

U.S. Navy Expands MQ-9B SeaGuardian Sonobuoy Payload to Enhance Unmanned Anti-Submarine Warfare

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
A General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) statement issued on 13 January 2026 said the company and the U.S. Navy had completed a new MQ-9B Se...
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Poland acquired a total of 44 MiG-29s between 1989 and 2004, which consisted of 36 single-seat MiG-29 fighters and 8 MiG-29UB two-seat trainers, and, by 2024, only 14 MiG-29s remained, all scheduled for withdrawal as the FA-50 and F-35 enter service. (Picture source: Wikimedia/Julian Herzog) Poland acquired a total of 44 MiG-29s between 1989 and 2004, which consisted of 36 single-seat MiG-29 fighters and 8 MiG-29UB two-seat trainers, and, by 2024, only 14 MiG-29s remained, all scheduled for withdrawal as the FA-50 and F-35 enter service. (Picture source: Wikimedia/Julian Herzog)

Poland confirms transfer of up to 9 MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine after final technical clearance

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
As reported by TVP World on January 14, 2026, Poland has confirmed preparations to transfer up to nine MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, with the fir...
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The Gripen and GlobalEye complement each other by pairing a fighter that conducts interception and strike tasks with a surveillance and control aircraft that extends detection range and provides commanders with a broader operational picture. (Picture source: Saab) The Gripen and GlobalEye complement each other by pairing a fighter that conducts interception and strike tasks with a surveillance and control aircraft that extends detection range and provides commanders with a broader operational picture. (Picture source: Saab)

Saab offers 72 Gripen fighters and six GlobalEye aircraft to Canada amid F-35 review

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On January 14, 2026, CBC News reported that Saab has submitted a proposal to Canada covering 72 Gripen fighter jets and six GlobalEye airborne earl...
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