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January 13, 2026
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KF-21 Boramae Nears Delivery After Final Flight Tests

South Korea has successfully completed all flight testing of its next-generation KF-21 Boramae fighter jet, marking a major milestone toward operational deployment with the Republic of Korea Air Force...

January 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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UK to Develop Tactical Ballistic Missiles for Ukraine

The United Kingdom has launched Project Nightfall, a new defense initiative aimed at developing ground-launched tactical ballistic missiles for Ukraine to enhance Kyiv’s long-range strike capabilities against Russian military...

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...

January 13, 2026
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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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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 12, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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LG CNS to Upgrade South Korea Military Digital Networks

South Korean IT firm LG CNS has won two major contracts from Seoul’s Defense Information Agency to modernize the Republic of Korea’s military networks and digital infrastructure. The projects...

January 11, 2026
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US Navy Taps Northrop for Rocket Motor vs Hypersonics

The U.S. Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a $94.3 million contract to develop a new 21-inch second-stage solid rocket motor intended to extend the performance of the Standard Missile-6...

January 9, 2026
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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...

January 9, 2026
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HII Completes Initial Lionfish Drone Production for Navy

HII has completed the base-year production of its Lionfish small unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) for the US Navy, marking a key milestone in the service’s effort to expand autonomous...

January 9, 2026
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US Marine Corps Moves Ahead With Loyal Wingman Drone

The US Marine Corps has formally entered the loyal wingman competition, selecting Northrop Grumman and Kratos to develop its first Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). The move marks a significant...