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Defence Today is an online publication covering global defence and security. Military platforms and systems. C4ISR and cyber security. Strategic intelligence and emerging threats. Published in Ayrshire, Scotland. Editor: @neilritchie.bsky.social

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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 20/09/2026
The first two of Finland’s F-35A stealth fighter aircraft arrived at Lapland Air Wing in Rovaniemi on 18 September, escorted by Finnish Air Force F/A-18 Hornets.
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First F-35 fighter aircraft arrive in Finland
The first two of Finland’s F-35A stealth fighter aircraft arrived at Lapland Air Wing in Rovaniemi on 18 September, escorted by Finnish Air Force F/A-18 Hornets. The F-35s departed Lockheed Martin's f...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 20/09/2026
The Aviation Combat Service Support Squadron of the UK Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) underwent rigorous training during Exercise GREEN REMINDER 2 as they made preparations for their scheduled annual winter deployment next year.
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UK Commando Helicopter Force in forward refuelling exercise
The Aviation Combat Service Support Squadron of the UK Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) underwent rigorous training during Exercise GREEN REMINDER 2 as they made preparations for their scheduled annual...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 20/09/2026
The US State Department has approved a potential USD 24.3 billion military sale to Saudi Arabia, clearing the path for the kingdom to acquire 48 F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter aircraft pending formal congressional sign-off.
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US clears way for F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia
The US State Department has approved a potential USD 24.3 billion military sale to Saudi Arabia, clearing the path for the kingdom to acquire 48 F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter aircraft pending form...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 20/09/2026
Estonia is prepared to immediately close its border with Russia if Moscow decides to announce a general military mobilisation in the coming weeks.
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Estonia preparing for Russian general mobilisation
Estonia is prepared to immediately close its border with Russia if Moscow decides to announce a general military mobilisation in the coming weeks. Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal confirmed that...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 20/09/2026
Sweden and Germany rehearsed a rapid deployment of forces to the Swedish island of Gotland, exercising NATO plans to rapidly strengthen the defence of the Baltic Sea region.
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Sweden, Germany rehearse rapid deployment of forces to Gotland
Sweden and Germany rehearsed a rapid deployment of forces to the Swedish island of Gotland, exercising NATO plans to rapidly strengthen the defence of the Baltic Sea region. German forces landed at Vi...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 20/09/2026
The German Bundeswehr is rearming its special operations forces by replacing the iconic Heckler & Koch MP5SD submachine gun with the Heckler & Koch G39 compact assault rifle.
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German special forces to receive Heckler & Koch G39 assault rifles
The German Bundeswehr is rearming its special operations forces by replacing the iconic Heckler & Koch MP5SD submachine gun with the Heckler & Koch G39 compact assault rifle. Chambered in .300 Blackou...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 20/09/2026
C-17A Globemaster III, callsign REACH 252, of the 145th Airlift Wing of the North Carolina Air National Guard, landing at Prestwick Airport, flying in from the Middle East on 19 September.
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 16/09/2026
Royal Air Force KC2 Voyager ZZ343, callsign Tartan 39, coming in to land at Prestwick Airport earlier today after air-to-air refuelling circuits over the North Sea.
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 15/09/2026
L3Harris Technologies announced that it has received a contract from the US Air Force, valued at approximately USD 60 million, to continue production of its DSU-43/B Cockpit Selectable Height of Burst Sensors (C-HOBS).
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L3Harris awarded US Air Force C-HOBS contract
L3Harris Technologies announced that it has received a contract from the US Air Force, valued at approximately USD 60 million, to continue production of its DSU-43/B Cockpit Selectable Height of Burst...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 01/09/2026
American Rheinmetall announced on 1 September that it has delivered the first of eight Lynx XM30 combat vehicle prototypes to the US Army as part of the XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle programme to replace the ageing M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle.
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Rheinmetall delivers first Lynx XM30 prototype to US Army
American Rheinmetall announced on 1 September that it has delivered the first of eight Lynx XM30 combat vehicle prototypes to the US Army as part of the XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle program...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 28/05/2026
Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on 28 May that Ukraine plans to obtain an initial shipment of as many as 20 Gripen E/F fighter aircraft, while Sweden aims to donate up to 16 Gripen C/D aircraft to Ukraine.
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Ukraine moves towards Gripen acquisition
Sweden's Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on 28 May that Ukraine plans to obtain an initial shipment of as many as 20 Gripen E/F fighter aircraft, w...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 08/03/2026
The US and Israel are reportedly considering special forces operations to seize or secure Iran’s remaining stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
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US and Israel considering special forces raids to secure Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium
The US and Israel are reportedly considering special forces operations to seize or secure Iran's remaining stockpile of highly enriched uranium. The objective of any special forces operation would be ...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 08/03/2026
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has placed the Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales on a heightened state of readiness for a potential deployment to the Middle East.
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UK readies aircraft carrier for possible Middle East deployment
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has placed the Royal Navy's aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales on a heightened state of readiness for a potential deployment to the Middle East. The carrier’s "notic...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 08/03/2026
US Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers have been deployed to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire to support ongoing operations in the Middle East.
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US Air Force B-1 Lancers deploy to RAF Fairford
Four US Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers have been deployed to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire to support ongoing operations in the Middle East. The first aircraft landed on the evening of 6 March, follo...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 08/03/2026
The United States is preparing to deploy a third aircraft carrier strike group (CSG) to the Middle East, according to reports. The USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) has completed its final pre-deployment certifications and is expected to reach the eastern Mediterranean within 10 to 12 days.
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USS George H.W. Bush carrier strike group to deploy to Middle East
The United States is preparing to deploy a third aircraft carrier strike group (CSG) to the Middle East, according to reports. The USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77) has completed its final pre-deployment ...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 08/03/2026
The United Kingdom has disclosed, for the first time, its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities located in Ukraine, which currently include four operational sites and a fifth that is planned.
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UK reveals MRO facilities in Ukraine for first time
The United Kingdom has disclosed, for the first time, its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities located in Ukraine, which currently include four operational sites and a fifth that is plan...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 07/03/2026
FN America announced on 5 March that it has been awarded a USD 9.9 million contract to supply the US Army and US Navy with FN M240B machine guns.
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FN America to supply additional M240B machine guns to US Army, Navy
FN America announced on 5 March that it has been awarded a USD 9.9 million contract to supply the US Army and US Navy with FN M240B machine guns. “This contract continues FN’s legacy of providing the ...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 06/03/2026
Northrop Grumman will deliver 47 Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) systems to Germany for its newly ordered CH-47 Chinook helicopters. This marks the first time the CIRCM system, a US Army programme of record, has been supplied to Germany.
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German Chinooks to be equipped with Common Infrared Countermeasures system
Northrop Grumman will deliver 47 Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) systems to Germany for its newly ordered CH-47 Chinook helicopters. This marks the first time the CIRCM system, a US Army progr...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 05/03/2026
General Dynamics Mission Systems announced that it has been awarded a cost-plus-incentive-fee and cost-plus-fixed-fee follow-on contract, with an initial order value of USD 255 million, serving as the prime integrator for the Trident II Fire Control System (FCS).
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General Dynamics Mission Systems awarded Trident II support contract
General Dynamics Mission Systems announced that it has been awarded a cost-plus-incentive-fee and cost-plus-fixed-fee follow-on contract, with an initial order value of USD 255 million, serving as the...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 05/03/2026
The Netherlands Ministry of Defence (MOD) intends to integrate the French F21 MK2 torpedo into the four new Orka-class submarines during their production phase.
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Netherlands to equip new Orka-class submarines with French F21 MK2 torpedo
The Netherlands Ministry of Defence (MOD) intends to integrate the French F21 MK2 torpedo into the four new Orka-class submarines during their production phase. Initially, the plan was to arm these su...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 05/03/2026
US Central Command (CENTCOM) has stated that the US Army’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) has made its combat debut during the US-Israeli offensive against Iran.
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US Army’s Precision Strike Missile makes combat debut during Operation EPIC FURY
US Central Command (CENTCOM) has stated that the US Army’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) has made its combat debut during the US-Israeli offensive against Iran. CENTCOM released footage showing the ...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 05/03/2026
The Caucasus corridor – comprising the airspace of Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Armenia – is currently the most critical transit point for air traffic between Europe and Asia.
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 05/03/2026
On 5 March, three Iranian Shahed-type strike drones hit the passenger terminal of Nakhchivan International Airport in Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan exclave. Azerbaijani authorities reported that at least two civilians were injured.
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Iranian drones strike Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan International Airport
On 5 March, three Iranian Shahed-type strike drones hit the passenger terminal of Nakhchivan International Airport in Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan exclave. One drone hit the main terminal building, while a...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 04/03/2026
US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers have been deployed to strike high-value strategic targets deep within Iran during the ongoing Operation EPIC FURY. This follows earlier waves by B-2 Spirit and B-1 Lancer bombers.
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B-52 bombers strike targets in Iran during Operation EPIC FURY
US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers have been deployed to strike high-value strategic targets deep within Iran during the ongoing Operation EPIC FURY. This follows earlier waves by B-2 Spirit and...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 04/03/2026
France has received its first SAMP/T NG (New Generation) air defence system, which was delivered to the Air and Space Force’s Air Warfare Centre (CEAM) for an intensive operational evaluation phase before its formal entry into service.
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France takes delivery of first SAMP/T NG air defence system
France has received its first SAMP/T NG (New Generation) air defence system, which was delivered to the Air and Space Force's Air Warfare Centre (CEAM) for an intensive operational evaluation phase be...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 04/03/2026
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth confirmed that an American nuclear-powered fast attack submarine (SSN) sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean using a torpedo during the ongoing Operation EPIC FURY.
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US submarine sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean during Operation EPIC FURY
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth confirmed that an American nuclear-powered fast attack submarine (SSN) sank an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean using a torpedo during the ongoing Operation EPIC FU...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 03/03/2026
Daimler Truck confirmed that its Mercedes-Benz Zetros defence vehicles successfully completed intensive winter testing in the Finnish Arctic Circle.
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Mercedes-Benz Zetros vehicles complete intensive winter testing in the Finnish Arctic Circle
Daimler Truck confirmed that its Mercedes-Benz Zetros defence vehicles successfully completed intensive winter testing in the Finnish Arctic Circle. Daimler stated that the aim of the tests, which wer...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 03/03/2026
US Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers have carried out strikes deep inside Iran as part of Operation EPIC FURY. The B-1B bombers flew non-stop, round-trip missions from Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota, supported by multiple aerial refuellings across the Atlantic and Mediterranean.
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B-1B Lancer bombers strike Iran during Operation EPIC FURY
US Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers have carried out strikes deep inside Iran as part of Operation EPIC FURY. The B-1B bombers flew non-stop, round-trip missions from Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Da...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 03/03/2026
Austal Australia has handed over the tenth Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat (ECCPB) as part of its contract with the Royal Australian Navy to the Australian Department of Defence (DOD) during a ceremony conducted at the company’s Henderson shipyard located in Western Australia.
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Austal delivers 10th Evolved Cape-Class patrol boat to Australian Navy
Austal Australia has handed over the tenth Evolved Cape-class Patrol Boat (ECCPB) as part of its contract with the Royal Australian Navy to the Australian Department of Defence (DOD) during a ceremony...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 02/03/2026
The UK government has awarded a GBP 1 billion contract to Leonardo UK to build 23 AW149 medium-lift helicopters for the UK Armed Forces.
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Leonardo UK to deliver 23 AW149 medium-lift helicopters to the UK
The UK government has awarded a GBP 1 billion contract to Leonardo UK to build 23 AW149 medium-lift helicopters for the UK Armed Forces. This announcement under the New Medium Helicopter (NMH) program...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 02/03/2026
Belgian special forces, supported by French NH-90 naval helicopters, intercepted and seized the Russian “shadow fleet” oil tanker Ethera in the North Sea on 1 March.
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Belgian special forces seize Russian ‘shadow fleet’ tanker
Belgian special forces, supported by French NH-90 naval helicopters, intercepted and seized the Russian "shadow fleet" oil tanker Ethera in the North Sea on 1 March. The Ethera, a tanker flying the fl...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 01/03/2026
A US defence official confirmed that US Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers were utilised in recent operations against Iran, dropping dozens of 2,000-pound bombs on underground ballistic missile facilities in Iran.
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B-2 stealth bombers conduct strikes on Iran
A US defence official confirmed to Fox News that US Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers were utilised in recent operations against Iran. The official stated that four B-2 bombers conducted a round-tr...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 01/03/2026
US Central Command’s (CENTCOM) Task Force Scorpion Strike (TFSS) conducted its first combat operations during Operation EPIC FURY, targeting Iranian security and military infrastructure.
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CENTCOM’s TFSS deploys 1-way attack drones in combat for first time in Iran strikes
US Central Command's (CENTCOM) Task Force Scorpion Strike (TFSS) conducted its first combat operations during Operation EPIC FURY, targeting Iranian security and military infrastructure. The primary w...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 01/03/2026
The Afghan military and police claimed that a Pakistani fighter aircraft was shot down and its pilot captured on 28 February.
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Afghanistan says Pakistan fighter aircraft down as cross-border clashes escalate
The Afghan military and police claimed that a Pakistani fighter aircraft was shot down and its pilot captured on 28 February. The incident reportedly occurred in the sixth district of Jalalabad, follo...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 26/02/2026
Raytheon ELCAN, a division of RTX, has secured a production contract to provide a specially tailored version of its Specter DR 1-4x weapon sight to the German Armed Forces, as part of Germany’s broader soldier system modernisation initiative.
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Raytheon ELCAN to provide Specter DR 1-4x weapon sight to German Armed Forces
Raytheon ELCAN, a division of RTX, has secured a production contract to provide a specially tailored version of its Specter DR 1-4x weapon sight to the German Armed Forces, as part of Germany's broade...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 25/02/2026
Rolls-Royce announced the successful completion of altitude and operability testing for the F130 engine as part of the US Air Force (USAF) B-52J programme.
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Rolls-Royce completes F130 altitude and operability testing for US Air Force B-52J programme
Rolls-Royce announced the successful completion of altitude and operability testing for the F130 engine as part of the US Air Force (USAF) B-52J programme. The B-52J is the upcoming modernised variant...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 13/02/2026
The US Air Force is moving to replenish its inventory of GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bunker buster bombs following their first-ever combat deployment in Operation MIDNIGHT HAMMER in June 2025.
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US Air Force to restock inventory of GBU-57 MOP bunker buster bombs
The US Air Force is moving to replenish its inventory of GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bunker buster bombs following their first-ever combat deployment in Operation MIDNIGHT HAMMER in June ...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 07/02/2026
The UK will assume leadership of NATO’s Allied Reaction Force (ARF) Special Operations Component for a one-year term from 1 July 2026. This high-readiness multinational force is designed for rapid deployment to address collective defence, crisis response, and hybrid threats.
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UK to lead NATO’s Allied Reaction Force Special Operations Component
The UK will assume leadership of NATO’s Allied Reaction Force (ARF) Special Operations Component for a one-year term from 1 July 2026. This high-readiness multinational force is designed for rapid dep...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 30/01/2026
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) conducted its first-ever military exercise at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on 27-28 January, practising the dispersal of fourth and fifth-generation assets to a major civilian hub.
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RNLAF practice wartime dispersal operations at Schiphol Airport
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) conducted its first-ever military exercise at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on 27-28 January, practising the dispersal of fourth and fifth-generation assets to a m...
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Neil Ritchie @neilritchie.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
US Air Force C-17A Globemaster III 04-4130 (RCH550) departing Prestwick Airport for McGuire Air Force Base after delivering air defence equipment from 69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade at Fort Hood to the Middle East.
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 22/01/2026
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract worth GBP 453.5 million by the UK Ministry of Defence for the full production of ECRS Mk2 radar for UK Typhoon aircraft.
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BAE Systems awarded contract by UK MOD for full production of ECRS Mk2 radar
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract worth GBP 453.5 million by the UK Ministry of Defence for the full production of ECRS Mk2 radar for UK Typhoon aircraft. The contract is a result of a successfu...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 22/01/2026
BAE Systems has received a USD 473 million contract award from the US Army for the production of 40 additional M109A7 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzer sets, which include the M992A3 Carrier Ammunition Tracked ammunition-loading vehicle.
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BAE Systems to produce 40 additional M109A7 Paladin self-propelled howitzer sets for US Army
BAE Systems has received a USD 473 million contract award from the US Army for the production of 40 additional M109A7 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzer sets, which include the M992A3 Carrier Ammunition ...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 22/01/2026
MBDA announced on 21 January that it has received a contract to supply additional METEOR beyond visual range air-to-air missiles (BVRAAM) for the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces).
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MBDA to supply additional METEOR missiles to Bundeswehr
MBDA announced on 21 January that it has received a contract to supply additional METEOR beyond visual range air-to-air missiles (BVRAAM) for the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces). The most recent cont...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 22/01/2026
The UK’s first truly autonomous full-size helicopter, named Proteus, successfully completed its maiden flight from Predannack Airfield in Cornwall on 16 January.
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Royal Navy’s autonomous helicopter Proteus completes maiden flight
The UK's first truly autonomous full-size helicopter, named Proteus, successfully completed its maiden flight from Predannack Airfield in Cornwall on 16 January. The aircraft was designed and built by...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 22/01/2026
Textron Systems Corporation, a subsidiary of Textron Inc., announced that it has received a contract valued at USD 163.4 million through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) via the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programme from the US Army Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA).
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Textron Systems to deliver 65 COMMANDO Select vehicles to Ukraine
Textron Systems Corporation, a subsidiary of Textron Inc., announced that it has received a contract valued at USD 163.4 million through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) via the Forei...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 22/01/2026
EuroTrophy GmbH announced on 19 January that it had signed a EUR 330 million contract with KNDS Deutschland to supply Trophy Active Protection Systems (APS) for the Leopard 2A8 programmes for Lithuania, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic and Croatia.
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EuroTrophy signs contract with KNDS Deutschland to supply Trophy APS for Leopard 2A8 programmes
EuroTrophy GmbH announced on 19 January that it had signed a EUR 330 million contract with KNDS Deutschland to supply Trophy Active Protection Systems (APS) for the Leopard 2A8 programmes for Lithuani...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 20/01/2026
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) announced on 20 January that it has completed the first crewed live firing of the British Army’s new Challenger 3 main battle tank (MBT).
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Challenger 3 MBT completes first manned live firing trials
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) announced on 20 January that it has completed the first crewed live firing of the British Army's new Challenger 3 main battle tank (MBT). The most recent trials, co...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 20/01/2026
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) issued a “pipeline notice” on 13 January for Project GRAYBURN, the programme to replace the ageing SA80 5.56mm family.
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UK MOD issues industry notice for Project GRAYBURN
The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) issued a "pipeline notice" on 13 January for Project GRAYBURN, the programme to replace the ageing SA80 5.56mm family. This notice, released by Defence Equipment & Sup...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 19/01/2026
The multinational air force exercise Spears of Victory 2026 is currently underway at the Air Warfare Centre in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia, having commenced on 18 January and is scheduled to continue until 5 February.
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Multinational Spears of Victory 2026 air force exercise kicks off in Saudi Arabia
The multinational air force exercise Spears of Victory 2026 is currently underway at the Air Warfare Centre in the Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia, having commenced on 18 January and is scheduled to co...
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Defence Today @defencetoday.com · 18/01/2026
The Pentagon has placed around 1,500 active-duty soldiers on prepare-to-deploy orders for a potential mission to Minnesota.
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Pentagon readies 1,500 troops for possible Minnesota deployment
The Pentagon has placed around 1,500 active-duty soldiers on prepare-to-deploy orders for a potential mission to Minnesota. A US defence official informed CBS News that the 1,500 soldiers presently st...
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