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January 14, 2026
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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
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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
Procurement & Contracts

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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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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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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Unmanned Systems
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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...