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Dassault leads $200M Series B in Harmattan AI to embed controlled autonomy in Rafale F5 and UCAS

Dassault Aviation has led a $200 million Series B investment in Harmattan AI and formed a strategic partnership to accelerate integration of controlled autonomy and defense‑grade AI into combat aviation systems, targeting Rafale F5 upgrades and future uncrewed combat air systems (UCAS).

2026-01-11T22:52:34.837852-08:00

FlightGlobal

Elbit wins $275M five‑year DIRCM and electronic‑warfare contract for Asia‑Pacific helicopters

2026-01-12T00:17:15.204003-08:00

APAC Defence Reporter

Lockheed Martin names Jeremy King as chief executive for Australia and New Zealand

2026-01-11T16:09:17.197993-08:00

AeroTime

Sweden to pledge $1.6bn to strengthen air-defence posture and protect critical infrastructure

2026-01-11T08:28:44.881024-08:00

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FlightGlobal

Elbit wins $275M five‑year DIRCM and electronic‑warfare contract for Asia‑Pacific helicopters Elbit Systems has secured $275 million in five‑year contracts from an undisclosed Asia‑Pacific nation to supply helicopter self‑protection systems, including DIRCM and electronic‑warfare suites designed to defeat MANPADS and guided missiles. The award coincides with accelerating regional rotorcraft upgrade programmes, notably in South Korea.

2026-01-12T00:17:15.204003-08:00

Elbit wins $275M five‑year DIRCM and electronic‑warfare contract for Asia‑Pacific helicopters

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Dassault leads $200M Series B in Harmattan AI to embed controlled autonomy in Rafale F5 and UCAS Dassault Aviation has led a $200 million Series B investment in Harmattan AI and formed a strategic partnership to accelerate integration of controlled autonomy and defense‑grade AI into combat aviation systems, targeting Rafale F5 upgrades and future uncrewed combat air systems (UCAS).

2026-01-11T22:52:34.837852-08:00

Dassault leads $200M Series B in Harmattan AI to embed controlled autonomy in Rafale F5 and UCAS

Stars and Stripes

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to visit Lockheed Martin Fort Worth plant and SpaceX Brownsville on 'Arsenal and Freedom' tour Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will visit Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth facility and SpaceX’s Brownsville site as part of his nationwide 'Arsenal and Freedom' tour, underscoring direct Pentagon engagement with major defense primes and commercial launch providers during industry-facing stops.

2026-01-11T17:11:30.100079-08:00

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to visit Lockheed Martin Fort Worth plant and SpaceX Brownsville on 'Arsenal and Freedom' tour

APAC Defence Reporter

Lockheed Martin names Jeremy King as chief executive for Australia and New Zealand Lockheed Martin announced Jeremy King will assume the role of chief executive for Australia and New Zealand. The move places King in charge of the company's activities across both countries as Lockheed Martin continues to manage regional programmes and partnerships.

2026-01-11T16:09:17.197993-08:00

Lockheed Martin names Jeremy King as chief executive for Australia and New Zealand

AeroTime

Sweden to pledge $1.6bn to strengthen air-defence posture and protect critical infrastructure The Swedish government will invest about $1.6 billion to strengthen national air-defence capabilities, prioritising systems and measures to safeguard critical infrastructure. The funding signals a focused procurement, integration and deployment push to harden national resilience against growing aerial and missile threats.

2026-01-11T08:28:44.881024-08:00

Sweden to pledge $1.6bn to strengthen air-defence posture and protect critical infrastructure

Space.com

ISRO’s 2026 kickoff: PSLV‑C62 to launch Anvesha (EOS‑N1) military EO satellite ISRO will conduct its first orbital launch of 2026 with PSLV‑C62 on Jan. 12 (late Jan. 11 ET), carrying Anvesha (EOS‑N1), described as an advanced military reconnaissance / Earth‑observation satellite. The flight is PSLV’s return to operations after a May 2025 failure.

2026-01-11T03:03:58.945016-08:00

ISRO’s 2026 kickoff: PSLV‑C62 to launch Anvesha (EOS‑N1) military EO satellite

The War Zone

Ukraine's rare Mi-24RKhR 'Hind' radiation‑detection helicopters still operate on front lines Ukraine operates a tiny force of Mi-24RKhR 'Hind' helicopters originally fitted for nuclear, biological and chemical reconnaissance. Although the specialized NBC detection gear has been removed, these rare platforms remain active in frontline roles, providing rotary‑wing mobility and legacy sensor capability in high‑threat environments.

2026-01-10T13:25:46.173557-08:00

Ukraine's rare Mi-24RKhR 'Hind' radiation‑detection helicopters still operate on front lines

SpaceNews.com

Space Force awards $739 million in launch orders to SpaceX The U.S. Space Force has awarded $739 million in launch orders to SpaceX, funding multiple government launches using the company's launch services. The procurement reinforces the Space Force's dependence on commercial launch providers to meet military and national security access-to-space requirements.

2026-01-10T09:21:11.855390-08:00

Space Force awards $739 million in launch orders to SpaceX

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Dassault leads $200M Series B in Harmattan AI to embed controlled autonomy in Rafale F5 and UCAS

Elbit wins $275M five‑year DIRCM and electronic‑warfare contract for Asia‑Pacific helicopters

Lockheed Martin names Jeremy King as chief executive for Australia and New Zealand

Sweden to pledge $1.6bn to strengthen air-defence posture and protect critical infrastructure

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