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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 11, 2026
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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...

January 11, 2026
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R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

U.S. Navy awards Northrop Grumman contract to develop rocket motor to counter hypersonic weapons

The U.S. Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a $94.3 million contract to develop a new 21-inch second-stage rocket motor intended to extend the range and performance of the Standard...

January 10, 2026
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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...

January 10, 2026
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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
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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...

Spanish Military Deploys Crow Counter-UAS System in Lithuania

Spain has deployed its Crow counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) to Lithuania to enhance the detection, monitoring, and neutralization of drones posing risks to military forces and critical infrastructure. The...

January 9, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

GE Aerospace to Maintain King Stallion Engine Deliveries Under $1.4B USMC Deal

GE Aerospace has been awarded a $1.4 billion contract to provide additional T408 turboshaft engines for the US Marine Corps’ Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter. The multi-year agreement...

January 9, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

HII Finalizes First Production Phase of Lionfish Underwater Drone for US Navy

HII has completed base-year production of its Lionfish small unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) for the US Navy, marking a key milestone in the service’s effort to expand autonomous undersea...

January 9, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Naval Platforms

Horstman Awarded Contract to Supply ACV Suspensions for US Marines

Defense contractor V2X Inc. has teamed with RENK subsidiary Horstman Group to supply advanced suspension systems for the US Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) program. Under the collaboration,...