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Airbus to Supply H175 Helicopters to Ghana

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Brazil to Acquire MBDA Enhanced Modular Air Defense System

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Thai Army Raise Concerns Over VT-4 Tank Reliability

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What`s New

H175

Airbus to Supply H175 Helicopters to Ghana

On Jan. 15, 2026, Airbus signed a deal with Ghana’s Ministry of Defence for two H175M helicopters for multi-mission operations, plus one ACH175 and one ACH160 for transport. ...
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Brazil to Acquire MBDA Enhanced Modular Air Defense System

In January 2026, Brazil officially approved the procurement of MBDA’s Enhanced Modular Air Defense System (EMADS), following discussions with the company’s Italy office in ...
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Thai Army Raise Concerns Over VT-4 Tank Reliability

In January 2026, Defence Blog reported that Thai crews operating Chinese VT-4 tanks have raised reliability concerns, citing frequent breakdowns during training and missions. ...

Reports

Directed Energy Weapons: Capabilities, Constraints, and Operational Implications

Lauren Estrada
30 January 2026