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January 12, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

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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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

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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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

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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Unmanned Systems
R&D

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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Unmanned Systems
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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...

January 8, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

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
R&D

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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Naval Platforms
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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
R&D

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
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...