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January 6, 2026
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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
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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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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Land Platforms
R&D

Spain Launches R&D for Leopard 2 Successor Tank

Spain’s armaments procurement authority has awarded Indra Sistemas a major research and development contract to support the creation of a future main battle tank for the Spanish Army. The...

CACI to Strengthen US Space Force Networks Under $12.5B Deal

CACI International has secured a five-year task order valued at up to $212 million to modernize enterprise-level network infrastructure across multiple US Space Force installations. The contract supports ongoing...

January 5, 2026
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Land Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Germany Orders 200 Puma IFVs Armed With Spike Missiles

The German Armed Forces have signed a €4.2 billion ($4.92 billion) contract with the Rheinmetall–KNDS Deutschland joint venture for the procurement of 200 Puma infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs). The...

January 5, 2026
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Land Platforms
Mergers & JV

British Army Titan and Trojan Vehicles Set for MLU

The United Kingdom has launched an industry partnership to deliver a mid-life upgrade (MLU) for the British Army’s Titan and Trojan armored engineer vehicles, extending the service life of...

Lockheed to Sustain UAE THAAD Missile Defense System

Lockheed Martin has secured a $142.6 million contract modification to extend sustainment and support services for two Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) batteries operated by the United Arab...

January 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Italy Launches $3.17B Next-Gen Naval Destroyer Program

Italy is set to formally launch the procurement process for two next-generation destroyers for the Italian Navy on February 18, with the program valued at approximately €2.7 billion ($3.17...

January 5, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

US Navy Tests Digital Medical Records Aboard Warships

The US Navy has begun testing a new digital medical records and care management system aboard a frontline warship, marking a major step toward modernizing healthcare delivery for sailors...