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January 8, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

High-Intensity Combat Robot Deployed to Ukraine’s Frontline

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense has approved a new domestically developed ground combat robot for operational deployment, with the goal of reducing troop exposure in high-risk combat zones. The Zmiy...

QinetiQ Pushes DragonFire Laser Forward Under $78M Royal Navy Contract

MBDA, the prime contractor for the Royal Navy’s DragonFire laser weapon program, has awarded industry partner QinetiQ a £67 million ($78 million) contract to continue development of the system’s...

Northrop Grumman Wins $94M Contract for Hypersonic Missile Motor

The US Navy has selected Northrop Grumman to design and qualify a second-stage solid rocket motor (SSRM) in support of its extended-range missile programs. Under a $94.3 million contract,...

Raytheon Secures $29.2M Deal to Increase SM-6 Missile Output

The US Navy has approved a contract modification valued at nearly $29.2 million for Raytheon to expand special tooling and test equipment used in the production of the Standard...

January 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Soldier Systems

Russia Introduces Next-Generation Camouflage Technology

Russia is fielding a new camouflage system using realistic materials to improve the concealment of troops and ground vehicles along frontline positions, Ukrainian media have reported. The camouflage sheets...

January 7, 2026
G.Krish
R&D
Naval Platforms

Berlin and New Delhi Advance Talks on $8B Submarine Initiative

Germany and India are expected to advance discussions on a potential $8 billion defense program as Berlin and New Delhi examine cooperation on the construction of six German-designed conventional...

January 7, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

Pentagon Awards Boeing $8.5B Deal for Israeli F-15 Jets

The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing an $8.5 billion contract to supply F-15IA fighter aircraft to the Israeli Air Force. Executed under a foreign military sales framework,...

Textron Secures $41M USAF Contract for T-7A Support Services

Textron Systems has been awarded a $41 million contract to support the US Air Force’s T-7A Advanced Pilot Training Program through its Maintenance Training System. Issued by federal contractor...

January 7, 2026
G.Krish
Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Denmark Purchases Ground Robots for Battlefield Experimentation

Denmark has procured eight unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to explore how such systems could be employed in future military operations. The platforms are being supplied by Estonia-based Milrem Robotics,...

January 7, 2026
G.Krish
New Product Launches
Weapons and Munition

New Insights Revealed on China’s Hurricane 3000 Microwave Weapon

China is gradually revealing details about its Hurricane 3000 system, a truck-mounted high-power microwave weapon intended to counter drones at ranges that reportedly surpass comparable US capabilities. The system...