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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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Unmanned Systems
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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...

January 13, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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HII Expands UK Facility to Boost Underwater Drone Output

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has significantly expanded its unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) facility in Portchester, United Kingdom, doubling the site’s footprint to meet rising demand for advanced autonomous maritime...

January 13, 2026
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Cyprus Takes Delivery of H-10 Poseidon Surveillance Drones

The Cyprus National Guard has officially inducted two H-10 Poseidon unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) into service, according to local media reports. The surveillance drones are produced by Cypriot defense...

January 13, 2026
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Soldier Systems
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US Army Deploys Multi-Threat Headborne Awareness System

The US Army is advancing soldier survivability and situational awareness with the development of a new Integrated Multi-Threat Headborne System (IMHS), a next-generation combat helmet designed for multi-domain battlefield...

January 13, 2026
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Soldier Systems
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ATN Unveils Sixth-Gen Thermal Optics for Military Use

American Technologies Network (ATN) has unveiled its sixth-generation thermal optics lineup, marking a major advancement in AI-enhanced imaging systems designed for military, law enforcement, and security operations. The new...

January 13, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Croatian Navy Advances Plans for New Warship Fleet

The Croatian Navy is moving forward with plans to acquire two new corvettes, a major fleet modernization effort valued at between €660 million and €1.6 billion. Once commissioned, the...

January 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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UK to Develop Tactical Ballistic Missiles for Ukraine

The United Kingdom has launched Project Nightfall, a new defense initiative aimed at developing ground-launched tactical ballistic missiles for Ukraine to enhance Kyiv’s long-range strike capabilities against Russian military...

Hawkeye EOSS Selected for Next-Gen Mobile Air Defense

UK-based Chess Dynamics has secured a £1.4 million ($1.8 million) contract to deliver its Hawkeye Electro-Optical Sensor System (EOSS) for integration into mobile air defense platforms. The award highlights...