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January 15, 2026
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Saab Delivers Second Signals Intelligence Ship to Poland

Saab has launched the ORP Henryk Zygalski, the second and final ship in Poland’s DELFIN-class signals intelligence program. Following the July 2025 launch of ORP Jerzy Różycki, both vessels...

January 15, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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French Army Awards Robotic EOD System Deal to UNAC

France’s DGA has selected UNAC to provide up to 34 explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) robots for its Army as part of the ROBIN program. ROBIN aims to deliver a...

January 15, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Joint Taiwan-US Initiative to Manufacture 155mm Artillery Rounds

Taiwan is moving forward with plans for joint production of 155mm artillery shells alongside the United States, Lt. Gen. Lin Wen-hsiang, head of the Armaments Bureau, confirmed. Lin cited...

US Commits $1B to L3Harris Missile Solutions

L3Harris’ Missile Solutions unit is set to receive a $1 billion investment from the US to increase domestic production of solid rocket motors for key missile systems. The funding...

January 15, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
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Spanish Defense Manufacturing Facility to Be Developed by EDGE and Indra

UAE defense giant EDGE Group and Spain’s Indra Group are set to launch a joint defense manufacturing venture in Spain, concentrating on loitering munitions and smart weapons. The move...

January 14, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Extended-Range Artillery Program Progresses With K9 58-Cal

Hanwha Defense USA has been awarded a research and development contract by the US Army to integrate a 58-caliber cannon onto the K9 self-propelled howitzer as part of the...

January 14, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Fifth-Generation USV From Textron Boasts Larger Payload and Reach

Textron Systems is advancing its autonomous maritime lineup with a fifth-generation Multi-Mission Unmanned Surface Vessel (MMUSV) that offers higher payload capacity, extended operational reach, and expanded mission versatility. Constructed...

January 14, 2026
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Soldier Systems
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Germany Awards Modular Holster Deal to Blackhawk

Blackhawk has secured a key contract to deliver its modular Holster Carry System to the German armed forces. Engineered to meet the demanding needs of Bundeswehr personnel, the system...

January 14, 2026
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US Navy Awards $416M IT Modernization Deal to CACI

The US Navy has entrusted CACI International with a $416-million, five-year task order to enhance and maintain its IT systems under the Naval Sea Systems Command, reinforcing efforts to...

January 14, 2026
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Air Platforms
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US Navy Receives 350th MH-60R Helicopter From Lockheed

The US Navy recently accepted its 350th MH‑60R Seahawk from Lockheed Martin’s Owego plant and assigned it to HSM-41, the squadron responsible for training Pacific Fleet aviators and crew...