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January 14, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
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US Navy Signs $988M Contract With General Dynamics for System Upgrades

The US Navy has awarded General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) a $988 million contract to modernize the digital systems connecting its fleet, aircraft, and shore operations. This contract is...

US Navy Awards $233M Torpedo Deal to Northrop

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $233-million contract to manufacture and deliver the MK54 MOD 2 lightweight torpedo for the US Navy, addressing an urgent operational requirement in anti-submarine...

Arad Rifles Issued to Israeli Defense Units

Israel has completed the nationwide rollout of thousands of Arad assault rifles to rapid response teams, reinforcing standardized local defense capabilities following lessons learned from the October 2023 Hamas...

January 13, 2026
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Soldier Systems
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New Headborne System Boosts Soldier Awareness

The US Army is advancing soldier survivability and situational awareness with the development of the Integrated Multi-Threat Headborne System, a next-generation combat helmet designed for multi-domain operations. The system...

January 13, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

MQ-9B Drones Ordered by Germany for ASW

The German Armed Forces have approved the procurement of eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aerial systems from General Atomics to enhance the navy’s long-range maritime surveillance and anti-submarine warfare capabilities....

January 13, 2026
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Soldier Systems
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New ATN Thermal Optics Target Next-Gen Imaging

American Technologies Network has unveiled its sixth-generation thermal optics portfolio, marking a significant step forward in AI-enabled imaging for military and security users. The lineup is built around ATN’s...

January 13, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Croatian Navy Pushes Forward Warship Purchase

The Croatian Navy is preparing to acquire two new corvettes in a program estimated to cost between €660 million and €1.6 billion, a move that would significantly reshape the...

January 13, 2026
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Air Platforms
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South Korea Nears KF-21 Boramae Deliveries

South Korea has completed all flight testing for its domestically developed KF-21 Boramae fighter aircraft, clearing the way for delivery to the Republic of Korea Air Force. The final...

January 13, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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HII Grows UK Footprint to Build More UUVs

Huntington Ingalls Industries has doubled the size of its unmanned underwater vehicle facility in Portchester, UK, expanding its ability to support operators of the REMUS family of underwater drones....

January 13, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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H-10 Poseidon Drones Delivered to Cyprus

The Cyprus National Guard has taken delivery of two H-10 Poseidon surveillance drones developed by domestic manufacturer Swarmly Aero, strengthening the country’s reconnaissance and artillery coordination capabilities. Designed for...