Taiwan has confirmed that the third and final batch of 28 M1A2T Abrams main battle tanks has completed production in the United States and will be shipped to the island, bringing the acquisition program of 108 vehicles to a close.
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Chinese J-20A appears in tests with signs of the new high-thrust WS-15 engine
Images released by Chinese authorities indicate that the modernized version of the J-20 stealth fighter, designated J-20A, is undergoing a new phase of flight testing ahead of delivery.
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Belarus Receives New Batch of Su-30SM2 Fighters from Russia
Belarus has received a new batch of Su-30SM2 multirole fighters, with the aircraft arriving at one of the country’s airbases, the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Belarus reported on January 29.
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Testing of the First Slovak CV90 MkIV Begins in Sweden
Testing of the first infantry fighting vehicle CV90 MkIV destined for the Slovak Armed Forces is already underway in Sweden.
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Denmark Retires the F-16 After Nearly 46 Years and Completes Transition to the F-35
The Royal Danish Air Force officially closed one of the longest and most emblematic chapters of its combat aviation history on January 18, 2026, by retiring its last F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets.
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Poland trains military personnel specialized in combat engineering with ground robots and drones
Military personnel specialized in combat engineering from the 1st Polish Sapper Regiment recently took part in training that integrated ground-based robotic systems and unmanned aerial vehicles, as part of the modernization and operational adaptation efforts of the Polish Armed Forces.
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Saab delivers first of four additional Gripen jets to Hungary
Saab has completed the assembly of the first of four additional JAS 39C Gripen fighter jets destined for the Hungarian Air Force, gradually expanding the country’s air capabilities amid growing geopolitical sensitivity on Europe’s eastern flank.
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New MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopter debuts in real-world nuclear security mission at Malmstrom
Two MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters, assigned to the 40th Helicopter Squadron, completed on January 8, 2026, their first operational mission escorting an intercontinental ballistic missile Minuteman III (ICBM) convoy.
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India approves replacement of Il-78s and advances tanker fleet modernization
The Indian Air Force has taken a decisive step toward modernizing its tanker fleet by approving the acquisition of six new aircraft intended to replace the obsolete Il-78s currently in service.
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U.S. Navy invests $20 million in the modernization of the E-6B aircraft
The United States Navy has signed a $20.3 million contract with Collins Aerospace to upgrade the high-power communication systems of the E-6B aircraft, known as “Doomsday Planes”.
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India unveils Suryastra: new rocket launcher with a range of up to 300 km
India publicly showcased the Suryastra, its new long-range multiple rocket launch system, during the Army Day parade rehearsals in Jaipur.
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KAI signs US$64 million contract to modernize Philippine FA-50 fighters
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has signed an agreement worth 93 billion won (approximately US$64 million) with the Philippine Department of National Defense to modernize the Philippine Air Force’s FA-50 fighter fleet.
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