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January 8, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Elbit to Equip European Aircraft With J-MUSIC DIRCM

Israel-based Elbit Systems has secured new defense contracts valued at approximately $150 million to equip aircraft operated by multiple European customers with its J-MUSIC Directed Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) self-protection...

January 8, 2026
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Land Platforms
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US Army Vehicles Set for 360-Degree Vision Upgrade

The US Army is moving forward with a major combat vehicle technology upgrade after One Stop Systems (OSS) secured a $1.2-million contract to supply advanced computing and visualization solutions....

January 8, 2026
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General Dynamics Gets New Dry Dock for Columbia Subs

General Dynamics Electric Boat has formally accepted a new floating dry dock designed to support construction of the US Navy’s Columbia-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines. The facility, named Atlas,...

January 8, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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EDGE Develops Digital Safety Shield for Smart Munitions

EDGE Group subsidiary Advanced Concepts has introduced a new digital munition safety solution, marking a shift away from traditional mechanical safeties toward software-defined arming technology. The system, known as...

January 7, 2026
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Land Platforms
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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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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...

January 7, 2026
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Soldier Systems
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Russia Deploys Advanced Camouflage Using Realistic Materials

Russia is deploying a new generation of camouflage technology designed to improve the concealment of troops and ground vehicles along frontline positions, according to reports from Ukrainian media. The...

January 7, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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MQ-9B Drone Gets New AI System for Data-Heavy Missions

The MQ-9B unmanned aerial vehicle is set to receive a major onboard processing upgrade, as Ultra Intelligence & Communications (I&C) delivers its new Knox-5 mission processor under a contract...

January 6, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Spain Selects Indra for Next-Gen Battle Tank Plan

Spain has placed the future of its armored warfare capability in the hands of Indra Sistemas, tasking the defense company with developing a next-generation main battle tank to replace...

January 6, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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Morocco Begins Deployment of Barak MX Air Defense

Morocco has officially activated its Barak MX air and missile defense system, acquired through a foreign military sale agreement with Israel in 2022, according to Israeli media reports. The...