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January 11, 2026
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Naval Platforms

US Navy Names USNS Lansing Fast Transport

The U.S. Navy has christened the future USNS Lansing (EPF-16), the final vessel of the Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport program, at Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Alabama. The milestone...

January 10, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Spanish Frigate Takes Command of NATO Naval Group

Spain is set to assume a leading maritime role within NATO as the frigate Almirante Juan de Borbón deploys on January 10, 2026, as the command ship of Standing...

January 10, 2026
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Air Platforms

US Air Force Inducts First T-7A Red Hawk

The U.S. Air Force has officially inducted its first T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer into operational service at Joint Base San Antonio–Randolph, marking a decisive shift in how future...

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 8, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

New Combat Robot Enters Ukraine Operations

The Ukrainian military has cleared the Zmiy Droid 12.7 NRK for frontline operations, marking another step in its expanding use of ground combat robots. The unmanned platform carries a...

January 7, 2026
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Land Platforms

M1E3 Next-Gen Abrams Tank Demo Revealed by US Army

The M1E3 Abrams prototype has been revealed by the US Army, offering a first look at the next-generation tank. Key changes include a lower-profile turret, enhanced sensor arrays, and...

January 7, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Truck-Mounted Hurricane 3000 Details Surface in China

The Hurricane 3000, China’s newly disclosed truck-mounted microwave weapon, is designed to counter drones at extended ranges beyond earlier point-defense systems. Using radar for detection and electro-optical sensors for...

January 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

High-Speed Drone Interceptor Deployed in Ukraine

Ukraine’s counter-drone capabilities have been reinforced with the deployment of General Cherry’s AIR SPEED interceptor, a lightweight, high-performance system built for rapid engagements. With a top speed exceeding 230...

January 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

New USV Advances Autonomous Littoral Missions

The OceanSled Explorer represents Shift Coastal Technologies’ push to bring autonomous surface capabilities into high-risk coastal and near-shore operations. Designed for versatility, the battery-powered USV combines robust payload capacity...

January 2, 2026
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Training and Simulation

US Marines Launch FPV Attack Drone Training

The US Marine Corps has introduced a standardized training and certification framework aimed at rapidly expanding the number of warfighters qualified to operate small unmanned aerial systems, including first-person-view...