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January 9, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

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...

January 9, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Horstman to Deliver ACV Suspensions for US Marines

Defense contractor V2X Inc. has teamed with RENK subsidiary Horstman Group to supply advanced hydro-pneumatic suspension systems for the US Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) program. The partnership...

US Clears $45M Hellfire Missile Sale to Denmark

The US State Department has approved a potential $45-million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Denmark involving AGM-114R Hellfire air-to-surface missiles and associated equipment, according to a notification issued by...

Indian Army Inducts Indigenous PULS Rocket System

The Indian Army has awarded a ₹29.3-billion ($35 million) contract to domestic defense firm NIBE for the supply of a long-range multiple rocket launcher (MRL) system, marking a significant...

Kosovo Boosts Anti-Tank Firepower With Turkish OMTAS

Kosovo has taken delivery of an additional batch of Turkish-manufactured OMTAS anti-tank guided missiles, further strengthening its inventory of precision anti-armor weapons as it builds layered defenses against potential...

January 9, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Northrop Launches Digitally Redesigned ICBM Target Vehicle

Northrop Grumman has successfully completed the first launch of its digitally redesigned intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) target vehicle, marking a major milestone in efforts to enhance US missile defense...

Spain Deploys Crow Counter-Drone System in Lithuania

Spain has deployed its Crow counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) to Lithuania as part of efforts to strengthen airspace security along NATO’s eastern flank. The system is tasked with detecting,...

January 9, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

GE Aerospace Secures $1.4B USMC King Stallion Deal

GE Aerospace has secured a $1.4-billion multi-year contract from the US Marine Corps to continue supplying T408 turboshaft engines for the Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter. The latest...

QinetiQ Secures $78M Deal for DragonFire Laser

MBDA, the prime contractor for the Royal Navy’s DragonFire laser weapon program, has awarded QinetiQ a £67 million ($78 million) contract to continue development of the system’s high-energy laser...

January 8, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

EDGE Develops Digital Safety Shield for Smart Munitions

EDGE Group subsidiary Advanced Concepts has introduced a new digital munition safety solution, marking a shift away from traditional mechanical safeties toward software-defined arming technology. The system, known as...