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January 16, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

AI-Based Anti-Drone Systems Ordered by Leonardo DRS

Leonardo DRS has commissioned Axon Vision for $350,000 to deliver AI-driven counter-uncrewed aircraft systems for US defense and homeland security operations. The contract covers an initial batch of AI-enabled...

January 16, 2026
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Cybersecurity

£373M Invested in New Army Cyber Command Center

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a £279-million ($373-million) contract to build a purpose-built base for its army cyber regiment. Located at Duke of Gloucester Barracks in Gloucestershire,...

January 15, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

French Army Awards Robotic EOD System Deal to UNAC

France’s DGA has selected UNAC to provide up to 34 explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) robots for its Army as part of the ROBIN program. ROBIN aims to deliver a...

January 15, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Saab Delivers Second Signals Intelligence Ship to Poland

Saab has launched the ORP Henryk Zygalski, the second and final ship in Poland’s DELFIN-class signals intelligence program. Following the July 2025 launch of ORP Jerzy Różycki, both vessels...

January 15, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

US Air Force Awards $490M Unmanned Systems Deal to Trust Automation

The US Air Force has selected Trust Automation for a contract worth as much as $490 million to advance unmanned and counter‑unmanned aerial system technologies. The award supports rapid...

January 14, 2026
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Air Platforms

US Navy Receives 350th MH-60R Helicopter From Lockheed

The US Navy recently accepted its 350th MH‑60R Seahawk from Lockheed Martin’s Owego plant and assigned it to HSM-41, the squadron responsible for training Pacific Fleet aviators and crew...

January 14, 2026
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Naval Platforms

US Navy Awards $416M IT Modernization Deal to CACI

The US Navy has entrusted CACI International with a $416-million, five-year task order to enhance and maintain its IT systems under the Naval Sea Systems Command, reinforcing efforts to...

January 14, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Germany Awards Modular Holster Deal to Blackhawk

Blackhawk has secured a key contract to deliver its modular Holster Carry System to the German armed forces. Engineered to meet the demanding needs of Bundeswehr personnel, the system...

January 13, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

US Navy Awards $233M Torpedo Deal to Northrop

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $233-million contract to manufacture and deliver the MK54 MOD 2 lightweight torpedo for the US Navy, addressing an urgent operational requirement in anti-submarine...

January 13, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

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...