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January 9, 2026
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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...

January 9, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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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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Unmanned Systems
R&D

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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US Marines Near Deployment of Loyal Wingman UAV

The US Marine Corps has selected Northrop Grumman and Kratos to develop its first loyal wingman drone, officially launching its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program. The initiative is intended to...

January 9, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Mach Debuts Dart System to Defeat Mass Drone Attacks

California-based Mach Industries is preparing to field Dart, a scalable counter-UAS platform engineered to counter Group 1–3 drone threats, including dense, coordinated swarms. The system represents the company’s push...

January 8, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Elbit Brings J-MUSIC DIRCM Protection to EU Aircraft

Elbit Systems of Israel has announced the award of new European contracts worth around $150 million for its J-MUSIC Directed Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) solution, aimed at enhancing aircraft survivability...

ELTA to Supply Stand-Off Jammers for US Navy Jets

ELTA North America has secured an $11-million US Navy contract to support the development and production of airborne stand-off communications jammers as part of the service’s SOJ Jets electronic...

January 8, 2026
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Land Platforms
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