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South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration announced the successful completion of all development flight tests for the KF-21 Boramae, clearing the domestically developed fighter to move from testing into serial production and frontline service (Picture Source: KAI) South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration announced the successful completion of all development flight tests for the KF-21 Boramae, clearing the domestically developed fighter to move from testing into serial production and frontline service (Picture Source: KAI)

South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae Fighter Jet Cleared to Enter Frontline Service After Completing Flight Tests

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On January 13, 2026, South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced the successful completion of all planned development...
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As of early 2026, the JF-17 has been purchased by Myanmar, Nigeria, Azerbaijan, and Libya, while renewed or reported interest has been recorded in recent months from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Sudan. (Picture source: Pakistan Air Force) As of early 2026, the JF-17 has been purchased by Myanmar, Nigeria, Azerbaijan, and Libya, while renewed or reported interest has been recorded in recent months from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Sudan. (Picture source: Pakistan Air Force)

Pakistan offers 40 JF-17 Thunder jets to Indonesia in new defence talks

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On January 12, 2026, Reuters revealed that Pakistan and Indonesia discussed a potential acquisition of approximately 40 JF-17 Thunder fighter jets ...
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Germany’s decision to acquire eight MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones signals a clear shift toward persistent maritime surveillance and enhanced submarine awareness across the Baltic Sea and North Atlantic (Picture Source: General Atomics) Germany’s decision to acquire eight MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones signals a clear shift toward persistent maritime surveillance and enhanced submarine awareness across the Baltic Sea and North Atlantic (Picture Source: General Atomics)

Germany Orders MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drones for Maritime Surveillance and Submarine Hunting

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
A statement issued by the German Armed Forces on 12 January 2026 reveals Germany has placed an order for eight MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft from...
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The GlobalEye can fly higher, faster, longer, and farther than the E-2C Hawkeye, helping Egypt to better cover not only its airspace, but also maritime areas in the Mediterranean and Red Sea, as well as the Sinai Peninsula and southern approaches. (Picture source: Saab) The GlobalEye can fly higher, faster, longer, and farther than the E-2C Hawkeye, helping Egypt to better cover not only its airspace, but also maritime areas in the Mediterranean and Red Sea, as well as the Sinai Peninsula and southern approaches. (Picture source: Saab)

Egypt considers Saab GlobalEye early warning aircraft to replace US-made E-2C Hawkeye

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On January 8, 2026, Tactical Report noted that Egypt is continuing negotiations with Saab over a potential acquisition of the GlobalEye airborne ea...
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Elbit Systems has won a $275 million, five-year contract to equip an Asia-Pacific military’s helicopter fleet with an integrated self-protection and airborne electronic warfare suite, reflecting rising concern over missile threats in the region (Picture Source: Elbit Systems) Elbit Systems has won a $275 million, five-year contract to equip an Asia-Pacific military’s helicopter fleet with an integrated self-protection and airborne electronic warfare suite, reflecting rising concern over missile threats in the region (Picture Source: Elbit Systems)

Elbit Systems Secures $275M Deal to Supply Helicopter Self-Protection Suite to Asia-Pacific Country

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Elbit Systems announced it has been selected by an Asia-Pacific defense customer to supply a comprehensive airborne electronic warfare and self-pro...
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The JF-17 Block III is a single-engine, lightweight multirole fighter developed jointly by Pakistan and China and assembled by Pakistan Aeronautical Complex at Kamra, with serial production beginning in late 2020. (Picture source: US Air Force) The JF-17 Block III is a single-engine, lightweight multirole fighter developed jointly by Pakistan and China and assembled by Pakistan Aeronautical Complex at Kamra, with serial production beginning in late 2020. (Picture source: US Air Force)

Iraq explores JF-17 fighter acquisition from Pakistan as an alternative to the F-16IQ

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On January 10, 2026, Pakistan’s Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said Iraq formally expressed interest in acquiring the JF-17 Thunder fighter...
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U.S. Army armored crews conducted high-intensity winter live-fire training with M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicles in Lithuania, reinforcing cold-weather combat readiness and NATO deterrence near the alliance’s eastern border (Picture Source: DVIDS) U.S. Army armored crews conducted high-intensity winter live-fire training with M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicles in Lithuania, reinforcing cold-weather combat readiness and NATO deterrence near the alliance’s eastern border (Picture Source: DVIDS)

U.S. Army Conducts High-Intensity Winter Live-Fire Training with M2 Bradley Vehicles in Lithuania

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
A DVIDS report and accompanying imagery released on January 11, 2026, document winter gunnery training conducted by M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle and...
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Dassault Aviation has invested $200 million in Harmattan AI to embed sovereign, human-controlled combat autonomy into the Rafale F5 fighter and future loyal wingman drones, signaling a major shift in how France plans to fight in contested airspace (Picture Source: Dassault Aviation) Dassault Aviation has invested $200 million in Harmattan AI to embed sovereign, human-controlled combat autonomy into the Rafale F5 fighter and future loyal wingman drones, signaling a major shift in how France plans to fight in contested airspace (Picture Source: Dassault Aviation)

Dassault Invests $200M in Harmattan AI to Power Manned-Unmanned Combat Autonomy for Rafale F5 Jets

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On January 12, 2026, Dassault Aviation and Harmattan AI announced a strategic partnership anchored by a $200 million Series B investment led by the...
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The push for additional Rafales is directly linked to the Indian Air Force’s current force structure, which stands at 29 fighter squadrons against a sanctioned strength of 42. (Picture source: French Air Force) The push for additional Rafales is directly linked to the Indian Air Force’s current force structure, which stands at 29 fighter squadrons against a sanctioned strength of 42. (Picture source: French Air Force)

India to acquire 114 new Rafale fighter jets from France under MRFA program

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
According to the Economic Times on January 10, 2026, India and France are finalizing negotiations for the possible acquisition of up to 114 Dassaul...
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Based on a regional control and hierarchical management architecture fused with artificial intelligence, the Tianma-1000 can execute the entire mission cycle autonomously, from route planning and cargo loading to in-flight execution and unloading. Based on a regional control and hierarchical management architecture fused with artificial intelligence, the Tianma-1000 can execute the entire mission cycle autonomously, from route planning and cargo loading to in-flight execution and unloading.

China AVIC Tianma-1000 Heavy Unmanned Cargo Drone Completes First Flight

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (NORINCO) announced on January 11 that the Tianma-1000 unmanned transport aircraft had completed i...
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Mach Industries announced Dart, a new counter-drone system designed to make sustained air defense viable against mass, low-cost UAV swarms that can overwhelm traditional missile-based défenses (Picture Source: Mach Industries) Mach Industries announced Dart, a new counter-drone system designed to make sustained air defense viable against mass, low-cost UAV swarms that can overwhelm traditional missile-based défenses (Picture Source: Mach Industries)

Mach Industries Introduces Dart Counter-Drone System to Defeat Mass Drone Swarms

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
On January 8, 2026, Mach Industries announced Dart, a new counter-UAS system aimed at defeating mass drone attacks and coordinated swarms. The roll...
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Lockheed Martin announced that the F-35 Lightning II program delivered a record 191 aircraft in 2025, pushing the global fleet beyond 1,300 jets and cementing the fighter’s role as the core combat aircraft for U.S. and allied air forces (Picture Source: Lockheed Martin) Lockheed Martin announced that the F-35 Lightning II program delivered a record 191 aircraft in 2025, pushing the global fleet beyond 1,300 jets and cementing the fighter’s role as the core combat aircraft for U.S. and allied air forces (Picture Source: Lockheed Martin)

Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Program Crosses 1,300 Aircraft With Record 2025 Deliveries

| Defense News Aerospace 2026
Lockheed Martin announced on January 7, 2026, that the F-35 Lightning II program closed 2025 with a record 191 aircraft delivered, making it the mo...
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