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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...

January 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

New Autonomous USV Designed for Hazardous Littorals

Shift Coastal Technologies has unveiled a new unmanned surface vehicle (USV) designed to extend autonomous maritime operations into hazardous littoral environments, where traditional crewed vessels face increased risk. The...

January 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Lantronix Unveils AI Platform for Faster Drone Design

Lantronix has unveiled a new Drone Reference Platform, aiming to simplify and accelerate the development of both defense and commercial unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The company says the AI-enabled...

January 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Exail to Supply K-Ster Mine Warfare Drones to Navies

French defense technology company Exail has secured a major contract to supply several hundred K-Ster unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) to multiple naval forces, strengthening international mine countermeasures capabilities. The...

January 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

High-Speed Drone Interceptor Deployed on Ukraine Front

Ukrainian defense technology firm General Cherry has introduced AIR SPEED, a new high-speed counter-drone interceptor designed to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense against unmanned aerial threats. Built for speed, agility,...