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January 11, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Naval Platforms

U.S. Navy commissions USNS Lansing, a Spearhead-class fast transport for expeditionary missions

The U.S. Navy has christened the future USNS Lansing (EPF 16) at Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Alabama, marking the completion of the Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport program. The...

Russia unveils Oreshnik ballistic missile, posing a direct challenge to NATO and the U.S.

Russia has confirmed the use of its new Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile in a strike on the Ukrainian city of Lviv, marking only the second known operational employment of...

January 10, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Lockheed Martin’s F-35 fleet surpasses 1,300 aircraft amid record deliveries in 2025

Lockheed Martin reported that the F-35 program delivered a record 191 aircraft in 2025, pushing the global fleet beyond 1,300 jets. The milestone highlights the fighter’s evolution from a...

January 10, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Air Platforms

U.S. Air Force marks a new training milestone with the induction of the first T-7A Red Hawk

The U.S. Air Force has officially inducted its first T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer into operational service at Joint Base San Antonio–Randolph, Texas, marking a significant milestone in the...

January 10, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Naval Platforms

Spanish Navy frigate Almirante Juan de Borbón assumes leadership of NATO’s Standing Naval Group 1

The Spanish Navy frigate Almirante Juan de Borbón is scheduled to deploy on January 10, 2026, as the command ship of NATO’s Standing Naval Group 1 (SNMG-1), hosting the...

US Authorizes $45 Million Hellfire Missile Sale to Denmark

The US State Department has approved a potential $45 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of AGM-114R Hellfire missiles and associated equipment to Denmark. Under the request, Denmark seeks up...

Indian Army Procures Indigenous Variant of Israeli PULS Rocket System

The Indian Army has awarded a 29.3-billion-rupee ($35 million) contract to domestic defense firm Nibe for the supply of a long-range multiple rocket launcher (MRL) system. The system is...

January 9, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

Mach Industries Launches ‘Dart’ to Defeat High-Volume Small Drone Threats

California-based Mach Industries has unveiled Dart, a next-generation counter-drone system designed to defeat Group 1–3 unmanned aerial systems, ranging from individual drones to coordinated swarm attacks. The surface-to-air solution...

January 9, 2026
G.Krish
Mergers & JV
Naval Platforms

Hanwha Partners With HavocAI to Develop Large Autonomous Warship for US Forces

A major shipbuilder is expanding its push into autonomous naval technologies, partnering with an artificial intelligence firm to develop a 200-foot (70-meter) autonomous surface vessel (ASV) for the US...

January 9, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Unmanned Systems

US Marine Corps Advances Program to Acquire Loyal Wingman Drone

The US Marine Corps has formally entered the loyal wingman competition, selecting Northrop Grumman and Kratos to develop its first Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). The system will be based...