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January 9, 2026
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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...

Babcock, Frankenburg Eye Low-Cost Naval Counter-Drones

UK defense company Babcock has partnered with Latvia-based Frankenburg Technologies to explore the development of a low-cost maritime counter-drone system aimed at defeating one-way attack unmanned aerial vehicles. The...

January 6, 2026
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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 5, 2026
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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...

Destinus Acquires Daedalean to Boost AI Aviation Defense

Destinus Group BV has finalized the acquisition of Swiss aviation AI specialist Daedalean AG in a deal valued at CHF 180 million (around USD 225 million), significantly strengthening its...

January 2, 2026
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Belrise, Plasan Team Up to Make Electric UGVs in India Deal

India’s defense manufacturing ecosystem received a boost as Pune-based Belrise Industries entered into a strategic collaboration with Israel’s Plasan Sasa to jointly produce autonomous electric unmanned ground vehicle (UGV)...

December 29, 2025
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Lockheed, MANTECH Use AI to Transform US Aircraft Maintenance

Lockheed Martin has entered into a strategic teaming agreement with Virginia-based IT services company MANTECH to modernize how the US military sustains and supports its combat aircraft fleet using...

December 29, 2025
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UK, Germany Sign $70M Deal for RCH 155 Artillery

The United Kingdom and Germany have signed a £52-million ($70.1-million) joint procurement agreement to advance a next-generation artillery system capable of firing on the move and striking targets at...

December 22, 2025
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Boeing, Anduril Partner on US Army Interceptor Program

Boeing and defense technology firm Anduril Industries have formed a partnership to develop a high-speed interceptor missile aimed at strengthening the US Army’s layered air and missile defense architecture....

December 19, 2025
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Finnish Firms to Build Military Vehicles at Luxury Car Plant

Finnish defense manufacturers Sisu Auto and Valmet Automotive have entered into a teaming agreement to expand military vehicle production at Valmet’s Uusikaupunki facility, supporting Finland’s broader efforts to scale...