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L3Harris Missile Unit to Receive $1B US Investment

The US government is set to commit $1 billion toward expanding missile propulsion manufacturing through L3Harris’ Missile Solutions unit, a newly formed business designed to scale production of solid...

January 14, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Textron Launches Next-Gen USV With Extended Range

Textron Systems is advancing autonomous maritime warfare with the introduction of its fifth-generation Multi-Mission Unmanned Surface Vessel (MMUSV), a significantly upgraded platform aimed at extended range and higher payload...

January 14, 2026
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Germany Selects Blackhawk Modular Holster System

The German military has selected Blackhawk to deliver a new modular holster solution for its soldiers, marking another step in the Bundeswehr’s push to standardize and modernize personal combat...

January 14, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

US Navy Awards $416M IT Upgrade Contract to CACI

The US Navy has selected CACI International for a $416-million, five-year task order aimed at upgrading and sustaining enterprise-level IT systems supporting maritime maintenance and fleet readiness. Executed under...

January 14, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

K9 Howitzer Integration Boosts US Army Artillery Range

The US Army has advanced its extended-range artillery modernization initiative by selecting Hanwha Defense USA to support the integration of a 58-caliber cannon onto the K9 self-propelled howitzer platform....

January 14, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

General Dynamics Wins $988M US Navy Digital Contract

The US Navy has selected General Dynamics Information Technology for a $988 million digital modernization contract, reinforcing efforts to enhance the connectivity and resilience of naval command-and-control networks. The...

January 14, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Lockheed Delivers 350th MH-60R Helicopter to US Navy

The US Navy has accepted its 350th MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, strengthening its maritime aviation fleet and highlighting the sustained production success of Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky division. The aircraft was...

US Navy Awards $233M ASW Torpedo Deal to Northrop

The U.S. Navy is advancing its undersea warfare modernization efforts with a $233 million contract awarded to Northrop Grumman for production of the MK54 MOD 2 lightweight torpedo, an...

Arad Rifles Distributed to Israeli Local Defense Units

Israel has finalized the countrywide rollout of Arad assault rifles to rapid response teams, reinforcing a new localized defense doctrine aimed at improving early response to security threats. The...

January 13, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Germany Buys MQ-9B Drones for ASW, Maritime Surveillance

Germany is set to significantly expand its naval unmanned aviation capabilities following an order for eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones from General Atomics, intended for service with the German Navy....