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India parades DRDO's LR‑AShM hypersonic anti‑ship missile at Republic Day

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) displayed its developing Long‑Range Anti‑Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR‑AShM) during the 77th Republic Day parade, presented by DRDO project director A. Prasad Goud. The LR‑AShM is being developed to counter Chinese and Pakistani naval threats and signals India joining the hypersonic anti‑ship cohort.

Also: defence.in, ANI News Agency, newsable.asianetnews.com, ANI News Agency and swarajyamag.com
2026-01-26T02:47:49.912772-08:00
Satellite   North America   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Korea’s Hanwha Systems to Explore Collaboration with Telesat and MDA Space on K-LEO Constellation

By Via Satellite: Canadian space companies Telesat and MDA Space announced separate MoU’s with Korean tech company Hanwha Systems to explore collaboration with Korea's plans for a sovereign Low-Earth Orbit defense constellation, K-LEO.

Also: SpaceQ, Skies Magazine and SpaceNews.com
2026-01-26T12:49:36.787103-08:00
Aircraft Carrier   Middle East   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Reuters

U.S. aircraft carrier strike group arrives in Middle East amid heightened tensions with Iran

By Reuters: A U.S. aircraft carrier and supporting warships have arrived in the Middle East, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Monday, expanding President Donald Trump's capabilities to defend U.S.

Also: The Independent, South China Morning Post, al-monitor.com, Navy Times and 7 more
2026-01-26T08:26:31.076384-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Airbus  
Reuters

Airbus Helicopters posts higher orders and deliveries as European defence demand rises

By Reuters: Airbus Helicopters won almost 20% more orders last year, gaining ground in the military market as defence spending rises across Europe, company data showed on Monday.

Also: Airbus and 5 more
2026-01-26T09:05:27.316015-08:00
Dassault Aviation   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Deals  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Indonesia receives first three Rafale jets

By AeroTime: Indonesia has received its first three Rafale fighters from France, the opening delivery of a 42-jet order to modernize the Indonesian Air Force.

Also: Aviacionline
2026-01-26T05:57:28.540119-08:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Middle East   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Policy  
Reuters • Adolfo Arranz, Devjyot Ghoshal, Gavin Finch, Han Huang

Iranian ships deliver jet fuel, urea to Myanmar junta

By Reuters: Iranian ships falsifying their journeys deliver jet fuel, urea to Myanmar junta, circumventing sanctions in both countries.

Also: The Independent and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-01-26T06:32:15.493016-08:00
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Defense & Militarization  
Payload • Rachael Zisk

Pentagon Awards Varda and Stratolaunch MACH‑TB Task Area 3 Contracts for Reusable Hypersonic Test Flights

By Payload: Last week, the Pentagon announced that it had awarded two contracts to Varda Space Industries and Stratolaunch as providers for Task Area 3 of the Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed (MACH-TB) program, which focuses on reusable flight concepts for hypersonic missile tests.

2026-01-26T05:07:21.216789-08:00