Americas
Polaris Government and Defense has introduced two military snowmobile models built with enhanced capabilities for sub-zero conditions. Powered by the 850 Patriot engine, the 2026 Military 850 TITAN 155 arctic workhorse vehicle features 25 percent more torque and power than its predecessor, the 2025 Military 650 TITAN 155. Meanwhile, the lightweight 2026 Military 850 RMK 155 is optimized for deep snow and off-trail patrol and reconnaissance operations.
GE Aerospace has secured a subcontract from Bell Textron to design, develop, and deliver avionics systems for the US Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program. The award follows Bell’s Milestone B approval in August 2024, advancing the program into the engineering and manufacturing development phase. Under the subcontract, GE Aerospace will develop a digital backbone for the future attack helicopter, incorporating Time-Sensitive Networking for high-speed, reliable data exchange.
Middle East & Africa
Yemen’s Houthis said a strike they blamed on the US killed a guard at a communications tower on Thursday, as rebel media reported more than 20 strikes before dawn. There was no immediate statement from Washington, which has carried out a wave of strikes against Houthi targets in recent weeks after President Donald Trump vowed to pummel the rebels until they stop attacking commercial shipping in solidarity with Palestinian militant group Hamas. “An American aggression targeted the communications network in… Ibb governorate, leading to the martyrdom of Abdulwasim Abdulwahab Zahir, the communications tower guard,” Houthi health ministry spokesman Anees Alasbahi said on social media.
Europe
The US Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a $24.1 million contract modification to continue providing technical and sustainment support for E-2C/D Hawkeye aircraft operated by France, Japan, Taiwan, and Egypt. The work includes addressing both shared and country-specific requirements for these reconnaissance planes.
Asia-Pacific
The US Navy has awarded Boeing a $133.5 million contract to expand its P-8A training systems for South Korea. This deal includes software development, integration, and device installation for the South Korean government. The project will provide an operational flight trainer, a weapons tactics trainer, a maintenance electronic classroom, and a training system support center, along with associated electronic classroom instructor-led training. Additionally, Boeing will offer logistics, engineering, and management technical support for the procurement, construction, inspection, and acceptance of the hardware for these training systems.