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January 14, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

US Navy Chooses General Dynamics for $988M Digital Upgrade Program

The US Navy has selected General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) for a $988 million contract to modernize its digital networks connecting ships, aircraft, and shore operations. The award falls...

Northrop Grumman Wins $233M Contract for US Navy ASW Torpedo Upgrade

Northrop Grumman will produce and deliver an upgraded version of the US Navy’s lightweight anti-submarine warfare torpedo, designated the MK54 MOD 2. The $233 million contract covers the development...

Israel Issues Arad Assault Rifles to Local Defense Forces

Israel has завершed the nationwide distribution of thousands of Arad assault rifles to rapid response teams, marking a major step toward standardizing and strengthening local defense capabilities. These rapid...

January 13, 2026
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Soldier Systems

US Army Enhances Soldier Situational Awareness With New Multi-Threat Headborne System

The US Army is enhancing soldier survivability and battlefield awareness with the development of a next-generation combat helmet designed for multi-domain operations. Called the Integrated Multi-Threat Headborne System (IMHS),...

January 13, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Germany Procures Eight MQ-9B Drones for Maritime Surveillance and ASW

The German Armed Forces have placed an order with General Atomics for eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aerial systems to support naval operations. The aircraft will significantly strengthen the German...

January 13, 2026
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Soldier Systems

ATN Unveils Next-Generation Thermal Optics Featuring Sixth-Gen Imaging

American Technologies Network (ATN) is advancing thermal optics with its sixth-generation product family, combining AI-enhanced imaging, upgraded processing power, and ruggedized designs tailored for military and security applications. At...

January 13, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Croatian Navy Advances Procurement Plans for New Warships

The Croatian Navy is planning to acquire two new corvettes, with the program estimated to cost between 660 million euros ($768 million) and 1.6 billion euros ($1.86 billion). Once...

January 13, 2026
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Air Platforms

South Korea Completes KF-21 Flight Tests as Aircraft Moves Toward Delivery

South Korea has completed all flight testing for its next-generation KF-21 Boramae fighter jet, clearing the way for delivery of the domestically developed aircraft to the Republic of Korea...

January 13, 2026
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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
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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...