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January 7, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

MQ-9B Drone Gets New AI System for Data-Heavy Missions

The MQ-9B unmanned aerial vehicle is set to receive a major onboard processing upgrade, as Ultra Intelligence & Communications (I&C) delivers its new Knox-5 mission processor under a contract...

January 7, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Denmark Acquires Eight Ground Drones for Battlefield Trials

Denmark has acquired eight unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to explore their potential role in future battlefield operations, as part of a broader effort to modernize land forces and reduce...

Textron Secures $41M Deal for USAF T-7A Training Support

Textron Systems has won a $41-million contract to support the US Air Force’s T-7A Red Hawk Advanced Pilot Training Program, specifically focused on the aircraft’s Maintenance Training System. The...

January 7, 2026
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Soldier Systems
R&D

Russia Deploys Advanced Camouflage Using Realistic Materials

Russia is deploying a new generation of camouflage technology designed to improve the concealment of troops and ground vehicles along frontline positions, according to reports from Ukrainian media. The...

January 7, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Germany, India Advance Talks on $8B Submarine Program

Germany and India are preparing to intensify discussions on a potential $8-billion conventional submarine program, as both countries explore deeper naval and industrial cooperation. The talks focus on the...

Lockheed, Pentagon Plan to Triple PAC-3 MSE Output

Lockheed Martin and the US Department of Defense have finalized a long-term framework agreement to sharply increase production of the Patriot PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor, marking one...

January 7, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Elbit to Install Iron Fist APS on NATO CV90 IFVs

European NATO-operated CV90 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) are set to receive a major survivability upgrade under a new agreement between BAE Systems Hägglunds and Elbit Systems. The Swedish vehicle...

January 7, 2026
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

US Army Reveals M1E3 Abrams Next-Gen Tank Demonstrator

The US Army has officially unveiled the M1E3 Abrams next-generation tank demonstrator, offering the public a first glimpse of the future of American armored warfare. Images of the prototype...

January 7, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Boeing to Deliver F-15 Fighters to Israel in $8.5B Deal

The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing an $8.5 billion contract to supply F-15IA fighter aircraft to the Israeli Air Force (IAF) under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS)...

January 6, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Rheinmetall, MBDA to Form Laser Weapons JV in 2026

German defense companies Rheinmetall and MBDA Deutschland are planning to establish a joint venture in early 2026 aimed at developing and producing laser-based weapon systems. The new entity, expected...