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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
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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
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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
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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....

January 13, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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HII Doubles UK Site Capacity for Underwater Drone Builds

HII has expanded its Portchester unmanned maritime systems facility in the UK, doubling its size to enhance support for autonomous underwater and surface platforms operated by allied naval forces....

January 13, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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Cyprus Receives H-10 Poseidon Drones for ISR Missions

Cyprus has taken another step toward modernizing its defense posture as the Cypriot National Guard receives two H-10 Poseidon surveillance drones, developed by local aerospace firm Swarmly Aero. The...