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February 6, 2026
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Air Platforms

Elbit to Modernize Israel’s CH-53K Fleet

Israel has awarded Elbit Systems a $130-million contract to integrate domestically developed avionics, electronic warfare systems, and missile defense suites onto 12 CH-53K Pereh helicopters. The aircraft, acquired through...

February 6, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Columbia-Class: Stealth and Strategic Power

The Columbia-class submarine is set to replace the Ohio-class fleet as the cornerstone of US nuclear deterrence. The Navy plans to build 12 ballistic missile submarines at a procurement...

February 5, 2026
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Air Platforms

India Opens 5th-Gen Fighter Bid to Industry

India has shortlisted three industrial consortia to develop prototypes for its Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), excluding Hindustan Aeronautics Limited from a major aircraft development program for the first...

February 3, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

US Navy Ships Upgraded With Real-Time Threat Detection Technology

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has selected RTX’s Raytheon to develop a next-generation sensing and targeting system aimed at enhancing situational awareness for US naval vessels. The solution...

February 3, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Raytheon Successfully Conducts Ballistic Test of Next-Gen Interceptor

Raytheon’s Next Generation Short Range Interceptor, proposed as a replacement for the US Army’s Stinger surface-to-air missile, has completed a ballistic test funded by the company. The test validated...

February 2, 2026
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Land Platforms

Thales UK Unveils Advanced Situational Awareness Tech for Armored Vehicles

DARPA is advancing a new robotic medical system capable of navigating inside the human body to find severe injuries and provide immediate treatment, increasing the chances of survival for...

February 2, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Lockheed Martin to Quadruple THAAD Interceptor Output for US and Allies

Lockheed Martin has entered a partnership with the US Department of Defense to significantly boost production of THAAD interceptors, reflecting growing demand for advanced missile-defence systems among the US...

January 30, 2026
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Land Platforms

South Korea Exports Homegrown K2 Tank Engine

South Korea has begun exporting a domestically developed engine for its K2 Black Panther main battle tank, ending long-standing dependence on German powerplants. The DV27K, a 1,500-horsepower diesel engine...

January 29, 2026
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Naval Platforms

ST Engineering Lays Keel for 2nd Victoria Ship

ST Engineering has marked another milestone in Singapore’s naval modernization with the keel-laying of the Republic of Singapore Navy’s second Victoria-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel, to be named RSS Valour...

January 29, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

US Army Opens New 40mm Ammo Production Line

The US Army and AMTEC Corporation have inaugurated a new 40mm grenade production line and indoor testing range in Janesville, Wisconsin, as part of efforts to expand domestic munitions...