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January 15, 2026
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Weapons and Munition
Mergers & JV

Taiwan Joins US in Local Production of 155mm Ammunition

In a strategic pivot to fortify defenses against China’s aggression, Taiwan has launched preliminary joint production of 155mm artillery shells with the United States. Armaments Bureau chief Lt. Gen....

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...

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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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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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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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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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...

Hawkeye EOSS Enhances Mobile Air Defense Targeting

Chess Dynamics has been awarded a £1.4 million contract to supply its Hawkeye Electro-Optical Sensor System for next-generation mobile air defense units, reinforcing the role of electro-optical sensors in...

January 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Britain Plans New Tactical Ballistic Missiles for Ukraine

The UK government has unveiled Project Nightfall, a program designed to rapidly develop mobile tactical ballistic missile systems for Ukraine as part of its ongoing military support to Kyiv....

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...