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January 7, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Russia Introduces New Camouflage With Natural Materials

Russian forces are fielding advanced camouflage sheets made from realistic materials to enhance battlefield concealment, as part of a broader effort to counter drone surveillance and precision targeting, Ukrainian...

January 7, 2026
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Naval Platforms

India, Germany Boost Negotiations for $8B Submarine Deal

Berlin and New Delhi are set to advance negotiations on a prospective $8-billion submarine deal, as Germany and India examine joint production of six conventional submarines for the Indian...

January 7, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

PAC-3 MSE Missile Production to Triple Under Pentagon Plan

The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin have reached a landmark agreement to more than triple production of the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor, responding to surging global demand for...

January 7, 2026
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Land Platforms

NATO CV90 IFVs to Receive Elbit Iron Fist APS

Elbit Systems is set to equip European NATO CV90 infantry fighting vehicles with its Iron Fist active protection system, following a series of contracts awarded by BAE Systems Hägglunds....

January 7, 2026
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Land Platforms

First Look: US Army’s M1E3 Abrams Future Tank

The US Army has revealed its M1E3 Abrams next-generation main battle tank, marking the first public look at a platform designed to redefine armored combat in future conflicts. Two...

January 7, 2026
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Air Platforms

Pentagon Awards Boeing $8.5B Contract for Israel F-15s

Boeing has secured an $8.5-billion Pentagon contract to deliver F-15IA combat aircraft to Israel, reinforcing the Israeli Air Force’s long-term airpower modernization efforts. Awarded through the Foreign Military Sales...

January 6, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

Rheinmetall and MBDA Launch Laser Arms Venture

Rheinmetall and MBDA Deutschland are moving toward the creation of a joint venture for laser weapons development, with formal establishment targeted for the first quarter of 2026. The proposed...

January 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Next-Gen USV Expands Autonomous Littoral Ops

Shift Coastal Technologies is expanding the reach of autonomous maritime systems with the introduction of the OceanSled Explorer, a new unmanned surface vehicle designed for operations in dangerous littoral...

January 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Lantronix Targets Smart Drone Dev With AI Platform

Technology firm Lantronix has launched an AI-powered Drone Reference Platform designed to streamline the development of next-generation unmanned aerial systems for military, security, and commercial use. The solution is...

January 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Exail Secures Naval Orders for K-Ster Drones

Exail has been awarded a €40 million ($46.8 million) contract to deliver hundreds of K-Ster unmanned underwater mine disposal vehicles to multiple navies, reinforcing the company’s position in the...