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January 9, 2026
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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,...

January 9, 2026
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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 8, 2026
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Babcock and Frankenburg Pursue Affordable Maritime Counter-Drone Solutions

British defense company Babcock has teamed up with Latvia-based Frankenburg Technologies to assess the development of a cost-effective maritime counter-drone capability. The collaboration focuses on addressing the growing threat...

January 6, 2026
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Laser Weapons Partnership Planned by Rheinmetall and MBDA for 2026

German defense companies Rheinmetall and MBDA Deutschland are planning to establish a joint venture in the first quarter of 2026 to develop laser weapon systems. Structured as a private...

January 5, 2026
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UK Approves Mid-Life Upgrade Program for Titan and Trojan Armored Fleets

The United Kingdom has unveiled an industry-led initiative to carry out a mid-life modernization of the British Army’s Titan and Trojan armored engineer vehicle fleets. A transparency notice detailing...

January 4, 2026
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Daedalean Acquisition Strengthens Destinus’ Next-Generation AI Capabilities for Defense and Civil Aviation

Destinus Group BV has finalized the acquisition of Daedalean AG, a Zürich-based pioneer in advanced artificial intelligence systems for aviation, in a deal valued at CHF 180 million (approximately...

January 2, 2026
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Belrise and Plasan form alliance to produce electric unmanned ground vehicles in India

Pune-based Belrise Industries has formed a strategic partnership with Israel’s Plasan Sasa to jointly manufacture autonomous electric vehicle components in India, with a focus on supporting the Indian military’s...

December 29, 2025
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Lockheed Martin and MANTECH Deploy AI to Transform US Aircraft Maintenance

Lockheed Martin and Virginia-based IT services company MANTECH have signed a strategic teaming agreement aimed at transforming how the US military maintains and sustains its combat aircraft through the...

December 29, 2025
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UK and Germany Sign $70M Agreement for RCH 155 Mobile Artillery

The United Kingdom and Germany have signed a £52 million ($70.1 million) joint procurement agreement for a new artillery capability designed to fire on the move and strike targets...

December 22, 2025
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US Army Taps Boeing–Anduril Team for Mid-Range Interceptor Effort

Boeing and Anduril have partnered to develop a new high-speed interceptor intended to strengthen the US Army’s layered air and missile defense architecture. The collaboration is focused on the...