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US Plans $1B Investment in L3Harris Missile Division

The US Department of Defense is preparing to invest $1 billion in L3Harris Technologies’ newly established Missile Solutions unit, aiming to significantly expand domestic production of solid rocket motors...

January 14, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Textron Reveals Fifth-Gen USV With Double Payload

Textron Systems has unveiled a fifth-generation Multi-Mission Unmanned Surface Vessel (MMUSV), expanding its portfolio of autonomous naval platforms designed for high-end maritime operations. The latest iteration reflects growing naval...

January 14, 2026
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Blackhawk Secures German Army Modular Holster Contract

Blackhawk has won a significant contract to supply the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) with its modular Holster Carry System, strengthening Berlin’s ongoing effort to modernize individual soldier equipment. The...

January 14, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

CACI Secures $416M US Navy IT Modernization Deal

CACI International has been awarded a five-year task order valued at $416 million to modernize and sustain critical US Navy information technology systems under the Naval Sea Systems Command...

January 14, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

US Army Advances Long-Range Artillery via K9 Integration

The US Army has taken a new step in modernizing its self-propelled artillery fleet by awarding Hanwha Defense USA a research and development contract to integrate a 58-caliber cannon...

January 14, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

US Navy Awards $988M Digital Systems Upgrade to General Dynamics

The US Navy has awarded General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) a $988 million contract to modernize and sustain the digital systems that connect naval ships, aircraft, and shore-based operations....

January 14, 2026
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Air Platforms
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US Navy Receives 350th MH-60R Helicopter From Lockheed

The US Navy has officially taken delivery of its 350th MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, marking a major production milestone for Lockheed Martin. The aircraft was handed over from the company’s...

Northrop Grumman Wins $233M US Navy Torpedo Contract

Northrop Grumman has been selected to manufacture and deliver an upgraded variant of the U.S. Navy’s MK54 lightweight torpedo, known as the MK54 MOD 2, under a contract valued...

Israel Issues Arad Rifles to Local Defense Forces

Israel has completed the nationwide distribution of thousands of Arad assault rifles to local rapid response teams, marking a major milestone in the country’s effort to standardize and strengthen...

January 13, 2026
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Germany Orders Eight MQ-9B Drones for Maritime ISR

The German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) has approved the acquisition of eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aerial systems (UAS) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, marking a major upgrade to the German...