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January 9, 2026
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Naval Platforms

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 8, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Babcock Targets Affordable Maritime Counter-Drone

Babcock and Frankenburg Technologies have announced a strategic partnership to assess the development of an affordable maritime counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) capability. The initiative targets the growing threat posed...

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 5, 2026
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Land Platforms

UK Army Titan and Trojan Armored Vehicles Get Mid-Life Upgrade

The British Army is set to modernize its Titan and Trojan armored engineer vehicle fleets under a newly announced industry partnership aimed at delivering a comprehensive mid-life upgrade. The...

January 4, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Destinus Buys Daedalean to Accelerate AI Aviation Tech

European aerospace and defense company Destinus Group BV has completed the takeover of Daedalean AG, a Zürich-headquartered leader in aviation artificial intelligence, in a transaction worth CHF 180 million...

January 2, 2026
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Land Platforms

India to Get Electric UGVs as Belrise Ties Up With Plasan

Belrise Industries of Pune has signed a strategic partnership with Israeli defense company Plasan to manufacture electric unmanned ground vehicle components in India, marking a significant step in the...

December 29, 2025
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Air Platforms

AI to Modernize US Military Aircraft Upkeep by Lockheed

US defense contractor Lockheed Martin and technology services provider MANTECH have formalized a new partnership aimed at transforming military aircraft sustainment through artificial intelligence. The collaboration seeks to enhance...

December 29, 2025
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Weapons and Munition

UK–Germany $70M Joint Agreement for RCH 155 Systems

The UK and Germany have formalized a £52-million joint artillery procurement deal, marking a significant step in enhancing long-range firepower and operational mobility for NATO forces. The agreement centers...

December 22, 2025
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Missile & Missile Defence

US Army Selects Boeing–Anduril for Interceptor Effort

The US Army’s push to modernize its air defense capabilities has gained momentum as Boeing and Anduril announced a joint effort to develop a next-generation mid-range interceptor. The weapon...

December 19, 2025
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Land Platforms

Finland to Produce Military Vehicles at Sports Car Factory

Sisu Auto and Valmet Automotive have signed a cooperation agreement to utilize Valmet’s Uusikaupunki manufacturing plant for the production of Finnish military vehicles, marking a major shift in the...