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January 13, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

HII Doubles UK Site Capacity for Underwater Drone Builds

HII has expanded its Portchester unmanned maritime systems facility in the UK, doubling its size to enhance support for autonomous underwater and surface platforms operated by allied naval forces....

January 12, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

South Korea Picks LG CNS for Military Network Overhaul

LG CNS has secured two defense IT modernization contracts from South Korea’s Defense Information Agency, reinforcing its role in upgrading the country’s military digital infrastructure. The projects focus on...

January 11, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Northrop Wins US Navy Deal for Hypersonic Defense Motor

The U.S. Navy has moved to strengthen its missile defense and strike capabilities by awarding Northrop Grumman a $94.3 million contract to develop a new 21-inch diameter second-stage rocket...

January 9, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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...

January 9, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

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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Unmanned Systems

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 8, 2026
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Air Platforms

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...

January 8, 2026
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Land Platforms

US Army Combat Vehicles to Get Full-Spectrum Vision

One Stop Systems has been awarded a $1.2 million US Army contract to equip combat vehicles with advanced onboard computing and 360-degree visualization technology, marking another step in the...

January 8, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Columbia Sub Program Boosted by New GD Dry Dock

General Dynamics Electric Boat has taken delivery of the Atlas floating dry dock, a purpose-built facility that will support the assembly and testing of the US Navy’s Columbia-class ballistic...

January 8, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

EDGE Introduces Digital Protection for Modern Weapons

Advanced Concepts, a subsidiary of EDGE, is advancing munition safety technology with the development of the ESAD-50, an electronic safety arming device that replaces conventional mechanical systems with digitally...