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January 14, 2026
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Land Platforms

Extended-Range Artillery Program Progresses With K9 58-Cal

Hanwha Defense USA has been awarded a research and development contract by the US Army to integrate a 58-caliber cannon onto the K9 self-propelled howitzer as part of the...

January 13, 2026
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Air Platforms

South Korea Nears KF-21 Boramae Deliveries

South Korea has completed all flight testing for its domestically developed KF-21 Boramae fighter aircraft, clearing the way for delivery to the Republic of Korea Air Force. The final...

January 13, 2026
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Soldier Systems

New ATN Thermal Optics Target Next-Gen Imaging

American Technologies Network has unveiled its sixth-generation thermal optics portfolio, marking a significant step forward in AI-enabled imaging for military and security users. The lineup is built around ATN’s...

January 13, 2026
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Soldier Systems

New Headborne System Boosts Soldier Awareness

The US Army is advancing soldier survivability and situational awareness with the development of the Integrated Multi-Threat Headborne System, a next-generation combat helmet designed for multi-domain operations. The system...

January 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Britain to Develop Tactical Missiles for Ukraine

The UK has launched Project Nightfall, an ambitious program aimed at developing ground-launched tactical ballistic missiles for Ukraine to enhance long-range strike capabilities against Russian forces. Designed to carry...

January 13, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

HII Grows UK Footprint to Build More UUVs

Huntington Ingalls Industries has doubled the size of its unmanned underwater vehicle facility in Portchester, UK, expanding its ability to support operators of the REMUS family of underwater drones....

January 12, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

LG CNS Upgrades South Korea’s Military Networks

South Korean IT firm LG CNS has won two contracts from the Defense Information Agency to modernize the country’s military communication networks and facility management systems. The first project...

January 11, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Northrop Wins Navy Deal for Rocket Motor

The U.S. Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a $94.3-million contract to develop and qualify a new 21-inch second-stage solid rocket motor intended to extend the reach of the Standard...

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...

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...