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January 9, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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HII Wraps First Lionfish Subsea Drones for US Navy

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has wrapped up initial production of its Lionfish unmanned underwater vehicle for the US Navy, completing the final deliveries under the program’s base-year contract. The...

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
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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
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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...