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January 14, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

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

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 13, 2026
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Air Platforms

South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae Completes Final Testing

South Korea’s indigenous KF-21 Boramae fighter aircraft has officially завершed its full flight-test campaign, bringing the program one step closer to frontline service with the Republic of Korea Air...

January 13, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

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....

January 13, 2026
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Soldier Systems

ATN Launches Advanced Sixth-Gen Thermal Imaging System

ATN has launched its 6th Generation thermal optics platform, introducing a new standard in AI-powered thermal imaging for military, security, and tactical users. The latest lineup combines advanced thermal...

January 13, 2026
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Soldier Systems

US Army Boosts Soldier Awareness With New Headgear

The US Army is developing a new combat helmet system aimed at strengthening soldier protection and awareness in modern warfare environments. Known as the Integrated Multi-Threat Headborne System (IMHS),...

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...