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January 21, 2026
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Air Platforms

MQ-9B, Gambit to Be Built in UAE

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has signed a memorandum of understanding with Calidus Aerospace to co-produce MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft and Gambit collaborative combat aircraft in the UAE. The agreement...

January 19, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Rheinmetall, EM&E Offer Spain Rocket System

EM&E Group and Rheinmetall Expal Munitions have submitted a joint proposal to Spain’s Ministry of Defence to develop a nationally controlled rocket artillery system under the SILAM program. The...

January 15, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

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 15, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Joint Taiwan-US Initiative to Manufacture 155mm Artillery Rounds

Taiwan is moving forward with plans for joint production of 155mm artillery shells alongside the United States, Lt. Gen. Lin Wen-hsiang, head of the Armaments Bureau, confirmed. Lin cited...

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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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 8, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Babcock, Frankenburg Eye Affordable Naval C-UAS

Babcock and Frankenburg Technologies are jointly assessing a new maritime counter-UAS concept focused on affordability, scalability, and rapid deployment. The collaboration aims to counter one-way attack drones that have...

January 6, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Rheinmetall, MBDA to Launch Laser Weapons JV

Rheinmetall and MBDA Deutschland are moving toward formalizing a joint venture dedicated to laser weapon development, with an initial emphasis on naval drone defense systems. Expected to be launched...

January 5, 2026
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Land Platforms

Titan, Trojan Fleets Set for Mid-Life Upgrade

The UK Ministry of Defence has outlined plans for a mid-life modernization of the British Army’s Titan and Trojan armored engineer vehicle fleets through an industry partnership framework. According...

January 2, 2026
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Land Platforms

Belrise, Plasan Partner on Electric UGVs

India’s Belrise Industries has entered a strategic partnership with Israel’s Plasan Sasa to jointly manufacture autonomous electric ground vehicle components tailored for Indian military requirements. Central to the agreement...