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January 9, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Mach Industries Unveils ‘Dart’ System to Counter Mass Group 1–3 Drone Swarms

Mach Industries, headquartered in California, is advancing counter-UAS capabilities with Dart, a scalable air-defense system built to counter Group 1–3 drones, from single platforms to dense swarm formations. The...

January 9, 2026
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Mergers & JV
Naval Platforms

Hanwha and HavocAI Collaborate on 200-Foot Autonomous Warship for US Military

A leading shipbuilder is deepening its involvement in autonomous naval systems through a partnership with an AI specialist to develop a 200-foot autonomous surface vessel for US military applications....

January 9, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

US Marine Corps Moves Closer to Fielding Its Own Loyal Wingman Drone

The US Marine Corps has joined the race to field a loyal wingman drone, awarding Northrop Grumman and Kratos the contract to develop its inaugural Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA)....

January 9, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Horstman Selected to Provide Suspension Systems for US Marines’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle

V2X Inc. has entered into a partnership with Horstman Group, a RENK segment, to provide next-generation suspension technology for the US Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV). As part...

January 9, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

HII Completes Initial Production of Lionfish Subsea Drone for US Navy

HII has completed the final base-year production phase of the Lionfish small unmanned underwater vehicle for the US Navy, advancing the service’s move toward expanded autonomous undersea operations. Awarded...

January 9, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

GE Aerospace Secures $1.4B Contract to Supply King Stallion Engines to US Marines

GE Aerospace has secured a $1.4 billion US Marine Corps contract to continue supplying T408 turboshaft engines for the Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion helicopter. The latest award supports production...

Spain Deploys Crow Counter-Drone System to Lithuania

Spain has stationed its Crow counter-UAS system in Lithuania to support NATO efforts in detecting, tracking, and countering hostile or unauthorized drones that could threaten military assets or critical...

Kosovo Strengthens Anti-Tank Capabilities With Turkish-Made OMTAS Missiles

Kosovo has received another consignment of Turkish-made OMTAS anti-tank missiles, expanding its precision-strike capabilities as it continues to develop layered defenses against armored vehicles. The OMTAS (Orta Menzilli Tanksavar...

January 9, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Northrop Grumman Introduces Digitally Modernized ICBM Target Vehicle

Northrop Grumman has completed the first launch of its newly digitized Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) target vehicle, a milestone intended to enhance US missile defense testing against emerging and...

US Navy Awards Raytheon $29.2M to Expand SM-6 Production

Raytheon has received a nearly $29.2 million contract modification from the US Navy to expand tooling and testing infrastructure for the Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) All Up Round. The cost-plus-fixed-fee...