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January 8, 2026
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360° Situational Awareness Upgrade for Army

US Army combat vehicles are set to benefit from enhanced onboard computing following a $1.2 million award to One Stop Systems. The contract covers rugged processors, networking hardware, and...

Navy Taps ELTA for Fighter Jet Jamming Systems

Under a new $11 million contract, the US Navy has selected ELTA North America to develop stand-off airborne communications jammers designed to enhance survivability in contested electromagnetic environments. The...

January 8, 2026
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Air Platforms
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E-6B Doomsday Aircraft Set for Modernization

The US Navy is upgrading its E-6B Mercury fleet through a new Collins Aerospace contract focused on modernizing high-power communications systems. The aircraft plays a vital role in maintaining...

January 8, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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DriX H-9 Surface Drones Ordered by Navies

The DriX H-9 autonomous surface vessel continues to gain traction following two new contracts covering maritime security and hydrographic applications. One agreement equips the platform with adapted counter-UAS technology...

January 8, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Columbia Sub Program Gains New Dry Dock

The Atlas floating dry dock has been formally accepted by General Dynamics Electric Boat to support the Columbia-class submarine program. Stationed in Groton, the mobile facility will handle key...

January 8, 2026
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Soldier Systems
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Avenue3 Wins UK Deployed Health Tech Deal

Project Mercury represents the UK military’s next step in digitizing frontline healthcare, following a £2.5-million contract awarded to Avenue3. The secure electronic health record system enables clinicians to operate...

January 8, 2026
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January 7, 2026
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Elbit Provides Iron Fist APS for European CV90s

European NATO CV90 IFVs will receive the Iron Fist APS through contracts with Elbit Systems worth $150 million. The system, compact and modular, delivers full coverage against anti-tank weapons...