Fourth S-400 Squadron to Reach India by May 2026 as Russia Reaffirms Defence Ties and Air Defence Commitments https://defencesecurityasia.com/en/russia-confirms-fourth-s400-delivery-india-may-2026-indo-pacific-air-defence/2. 200,000 satellites: China seeks approval for one of largest satellite constellations https://interestingengineering.com/space/china-largest-satellite-constellations-approval3. IAI signs USD 3.1 billion follow-on contract to expand Germany’s Arrow 3 missile defence programme https://defence-industry.eu/iai-signs-usd-3-1-billion-follow-on-contract-to-expand-germanys-arrow-3-missile-defence-programme/6. China Pushes Ahead With US$55 Million Drone Factory in Bangladesh, Deepening Bay of Bengal Footprint and Rattling India https://defencesecurityasia.com/en/china-drone-factory-bangladesh-wing-loong-india-bay-of-bengal/10. Pakistan Navy Fires Chinese LY-80N Missile From Type 054A/P Frigate, Redefining Naval Air Defense in the Indian Ocean https://defencesecurityasia.com/en/pakistan-navy-ly-80n-missile-test-type-054a-p-frigate-indian-ocean/11.

Source: The Guardian January 14, 2026 08:17 UTC