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January 15, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

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
Procurement & Contracts

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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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

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
Procurement & Contracts

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...

January 14, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

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
R&D

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...