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January 9, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Hanwha Partners HavocAI on US Autonomous Warship

A major South Korean shipbuilder is advancing into autonomous naval warfare, as Hanwha teams with AI firm HavocAI to develop a 70-meter autonomous surface vessel for the US armed...

January 9, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

US Marines Select Horstman for ACV Suspension Systems

V2X Inc. has partnered with Horstman Group, part of RENK, to provide next-generation suspension systems for the US Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle fleet. The agreement centers on Horstman’s...

Denmark Secures $45M Hellfire Missiles From US

Washington has cleared a possible $45-million sale of Hellfire missiles to Denmark, signaling continued defense cooperation between the two countries under the US Foreign Military Sales program. The approval...

India Procures Locally Built PULS Long-Range Rockets

India has moved to significantly upgrade its long-range firepower after the Indian Army signed a ₹29.3-billion ($35 million) contract with NIBE to procure a new multiple rocket launcher system....

Kosovo Acquires Turkish OMTAS Anti-Tank Missiles

Kosovo has expanded its anti-tank missile arsenal with a new delivery of Turkey’s OMTAS guided weapon system, reinforcing its push to modernize ground forces and improve defenses against armored...

January 9, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Northrop Unveils New Digital ICBM Target Platform

In a significant advancement for US missile defense testing, Northrop Grumman has conducted the inaugural launch of its digitally redesigned ICBM target vehicle, demonstrating new capabilities aimed at countering...

Spain Fields Crow C-UAS System for NATO Mission

In a move to reinforce regional security, Spain has positioned its Crow counter-drone system in Lithuania to protect military assets and critical infrastructure from emerging unmanned aerial threats. The...

January 9, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

GE to Supply King Stallion Engines Under $1.4B USMC Pact

GE Aerospace will continue supporting the US Marine Corps’ CH-53K King Stallion helicopter fleet after winning a $1.4-billion contract to supply additional T408 turboshaft engines. The agreement covers engine...

DragonFire Laser Program Advances Under $78M Deal

QinetiQ has secured a £67 million contract from MBDA to continue work on the laser source for the Royal Navy’s DragonFire directed-energy weapon, reinforcing the UK’s investment in next-generation...

January 8, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
R&D

EDGE Introduces Digital Protection for Modern Weapons

Advanced Concepts, a subsidiary of EDGE, is advancing munition safety technology with the development of the ESAD-50, an electronic safety arming device that replaces conventional mechanical systems with digitally...