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January 10, 2026
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Lockheed Martin F-35 Fleet Tops 1,300 Jets in 2025

Lockheed Martin has announced that the F-35 Lightning II program achieved a record-breaking production milestone in 2025, delivering 191 aircraft and pushing the global fleet beyond 1,300 jets. The...

January 10, 2026
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Air Platforms
New Product Launches

US Air Force Inducts First T-7A Red Hawk Trainer Jet

The U.S. Air Force has officially brought its first T-7A Red Hawk advanced jet trainer into operational service, marking a major milestone in the modernization of military pilot training....

January 9, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Mach Industries Unveils Dart Counter-Drone Weapon

Mach Industries has unveiled Dart, a next-generation counter-drone system designed to defeat Group 1–3 unmanned aerial threats, ranging from individual quadcopters to coordinated drone swarms. Developed by the California-based...

January 9, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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US Marine Corps Moves Ahead With Loyal Wingman Drone

The US Marine Corps has formally entered the loyal wingman competition, selecting Northrop Grumman and Kratos to develop its first Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). The move marks a significant...

January 9, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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HII Completes Initial Lionfish Drone Production for Navy

HII has completed the base-year production of its Lionfish small unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) for the US Navy, marking a key milestone in the service’s effort to expand autonomous...

January 9, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Hanwha, HavocAI Build 200-Foot Autonomous Warship

Hanwha has entered a strategic partnership with autonomy specialist HavocAI to develop a 200-foot (70-meter) autonomous surface vessel (ASV) for the US military, marking a significant expansion of the...