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January 7, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

New Processing System Boosts MQ-9B Drone Capabilities

The US Marine Corps is enhancing the MQ-9B drone’s onboard intelligence with the integration of Ultra I&C’s Knox-5 processor, marking a step forward in edge computing for unmanned aircraft....

January 7, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Danish Army Buys Ground Drones for Future Combat Testing

The Danish Armed Forces have begun evaluating unmanned ground vehicles as part of a new initiative to shape future land warfare concepts, acquiring eight UGVs for an extensive testing...

Textron Wins $41M USAF Contract for T-7A Maintenance

Textron Systems has been awarded a $41-million task order to support maintenance training for the US Air Force’s T-7A Red Hawk program, strengthening sustainment capabilities for the service’s next-generation...

January 7, 2026
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Soldier Systems
R&D

Russia Introduces New Camouflage With Natural Materials

Russian forces are fielding advanced camouflage sheets made from realistic materials to enhance battlefield concealment, as part of a broader effort to counter drone surveillance and precision targeting, Ukrainian...

January 7, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

India, Germany Boost Negotiations for $8B Submarine Deal

Berlin and New Delhi are set to advance negotiations on a prospective $8-billion submarine deal, as Germany and India examine joint production of six conventional submarines for the Indian...

PAC-3 MSE Missile Production to Triple Under Pentagon Plan

The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin have reached a landmark agreement to more than triple production of the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor, responding to surging global demand for...

January 7, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

NATO CV90 IFVs to Receive Elbit Iron Fist APS

Elbit Systems is set to equip European NATO CV90 infantry fighting vehicles with its Iron Fist active protection system, following a series of contracts awarded by BAE Systems Hägglunds....

January 7, 2026
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Land Platforms
New Product Launches

First Look: US Army’s M1E3 Abrams Future Tank

The US Army has revealed its M1E3 Abrams next-generation main battle tank, marking the first public look at a platform designed to redefine armored combat in future conflicts. Two...

January 7, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Pentagon Awards Boeing $8.5B Contract for Israel F-15s

Boeing has secured an $8.5-billion Pentagon contract to deliver F-15IA combat aircraft to Israel, reinforcing the Israeli Air Force’s long-term airpower modernization efforts. Awarded through the Foreign Military Sales...

January 6, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Rheinmetall and MBDA Launch Laser Arms Venture

Rheinmetall and MBDA Deutschland are moving toward the creation of a joint venture for laser weapons development, with formal establishment targeted for the first quarter of 2026. The proposed...