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January 9, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

India Procures Locally Built PULS System

India has moved to strengthen its long-range firepower by contracting Nibe to deliver a PULS-derived rocket launcher with ranges up to 300 kilometers. Built in India under license from...

January 9, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Dart System Targets Mass Drone Attacks

The Dart system from Mach Industries targets one of modern air defense’s toughest problems: defeating cheap drones without overspending. Using integrated sensors and automated cueing, Dart detects and intercepts...

January 9, 2026
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Naval Platforms

200ft Autonomous Warship Planned for US Military

A new collaboration between Hanwha and autonomy firm HavocAI aims to deliver a large autonomous surface vessel capable of supporting multiple US military missions. Combining shipyard-scale manufacturing with advanced...

January 9, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

USMC Advances Loyal Wingman Drone Program

By choosing Northrop Grumman and Kratos, the US Marine Corps has launched its initial Collaborative Combat Aircraft effort built around the XQ-58 Valkyrie. The stealthy drone will integrate Northrop’s...

January 9, 2026
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Naval Platforms

US Marines Select Horstman for ACV Suspensions

V2X and Horstman Group are collaborating to enhance the mobility of the US Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle through the integration of Hydrostrut suspension technology. The hydro-pneumatic system improves...

January 9, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Lionfish Subsea Drones Delivered to US Navy

The US Navy’s Lionfish program reached a milestone as HII завершed initial production of the small unmanned underwater vehicle fleet. Selected to replace the older Swordfish system, Lionfish leverages...

January 9, 2026
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Air Platforms

GE Secures $1.4B USMC King Stallion Contract

Under a multi-year agreement, GE Aerospace will continue supplying T408 engines for the Marine Corps’ CH-53K fleet, reinforcing the program’s long-term sustainment. Built in partnership with MTU Aero Engines,...

January 9, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Crow C-UAS Enters Service With Spanish Forces

The deployment of Spain’s Crow counter-drone system to Lithuania enhances protection of critical military infrastructure against unauthorized aerial threats. The system fuses multi-sensor data into a single operational picture,...

January 9, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

OMTAS Missiles Boost Kosovo Anti-Tank Forces

The latest delivery of OMTAS anti-tank missiles strengthens Kosovo’s ability to counter armored vehicles and hardened targets. Developed by Turkey, the missile is optimized for flexible deployment and has...

January 9, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Northrop Launches Redesigned ICBM Target

The successful debut launch of Northrop Grumman’s new ICBM target vehicle highlights a growing shift toward digital engineering in US missile defense testing. Designed to better replicate modern ballistic...