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January 13, 2026
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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...

January 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
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Britain to Develop Tactical Missiles for Ukraine

The UK has launched Project Nightfall, an ambitious program aimed at developing ground-launched tactical ballistic missiles for Ukraine to enhance long-range strike capabilities against Russian forces. Designed to carry...

Hawkeye EOSS Powers Next-Gen AD Targeting

UK-based Chess Dynamics has secured a £1.4-million contract to supply its Hawkeye Electro-Optical Sensor System for integration into mobile air defense units, marking another step in the growing shift...

Sweden Commits $1.6B to Strengthen Air Defense

Sweden announced plans to invest 15 billion kronor ($1.6 billion) to strengthen its air defense capabilities, with a focus on protecting civilian and critical infrastructure targets. The move reflects...

Aeva Launches 360-Degree AI LiDAR Sensor

US sensor firm Aeva has unveiled Omni, a compact short-range 4D LiDAR system designed to enhance situational awareness for physical AI platforms. Omni is intended for integration across autonomous...

January 12, 2026
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Air Platforms
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F-35 Deliveries Reach Record 191 in 2025

Lockheed Martin delivered a record 191 F-35 fighter jets in 2025, the highest annual output in the program’s history, bringing the global fleet close to 1,300 aircraft. Production now...

January 12, 2026
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Land Platforms
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Germany Buys Puma IFV Simulators From KNDS JV

KNDS and Rheinmetall’s joint venture, Projekt System & Management, has won a €119.5 million contract to deliver nine Puma infantry fighting vehicle firing and combat training systems to Germany....

L3Harris ISR Radios Cleared for Allied Use

L3Harris Technologies has received US National Security Agency certification for upgraded Rover ISR radio terminals, enabling approved allied forces to operate securely on NSA-encrypted US networks. The clearance applies...

January 12, 2026
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Air Platforms
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India, France Step Up $22B Rafale Negotiations

India and France have intensified discussions over a proposed deal for 114 Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force, with momentum building ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s...