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January 13, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Unmanned Systems

HII Expands UK Facility to Boost Production of Underwater Drones

HII has expanded its unmanned underwater vehicle facility in Portchester, UK, doubling the site’s footprint to increase support capacity for operators of the REMUS family of underwater drones. The...

January 13, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Cyprus Takes Delivery of Two H-10 Poseidon ISR Drones

The Cyprus National Guard has taken delivery of two H-10 Poseidon surveillance drones produced by domestic manufacturer Swarmly Aero, according to local media reports. Designed for both daytime and...

January 13, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

UK Plans Development of Tactical Ballistic Missiles to Support Ukraine

The United Kingdom has launched Project Nightfall, a new initiative to develop ground-launched tactical ballistic missiles for Ukraine aimed at strengthening long-range strike capabilities against Russian forces. The missiles...

Hawkeye EOSS Selected to Enable Advanced Mobile Air Defense Targeting Systems

Chess Dynamics has secured a £1.4 million ($1.8 million) contract to supply its Hawkeye Electro-Optical Sensor System (EOSS) for integration into mobile air defense platforms. The order, placed by...

Sweden Allocates $1.6 Billion to Upgrade and Expand Air Defense Systems

Sweden has announced plans to invest 15 billion kronor ($1.6 billion) to strengthen its air defense capabilities, with a particular focus on protecting civilian and other critical infrastructure targets....

Aeva Launches Full-Circle AI LiDAR Sensor Designed for Near-Field Autonomy

California-based sensor company Aeva has unveiled Omni, a short-range 4D LiDAR system designed to provide physical artificial intelligence (AI) platforms with enhanced situational awareness and a wider field of...

January 12, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

F-35 Program Records All-Time High of 191 Deliveries in 2025

Lockheed Martin delivered a record 191 F-35 fighter jets in 2025, the highest annual output in the program’s history and a major milestone for the multinational aircraft initiative. Production...

January 12, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Land Platforms

German Army Orders Puma IFV Training Simulators From KNDS–Rheinmetall JV

Projekt System & Management, the joint business venture between KNDS and Rheinmetall, has been awarded a contract to supply nine Puma infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) firing and combat training...

NSA Certifies Latest L3Harris ISR Radios for Coalition Operations

The US National Security Agency (NSA) has certified L3Harris Technologies’ latest Rover intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) radio terminals for secure operation by approved allied forces. The certification applies...

January 12, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

India and France Intensify Rafale Deal Discussions Ahead of Macron’s State Visit

India and France have stepped up negotiations on a potential Rafale fighter aircraft deal for the Indian Air Force (IAF) ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s planned visit to...