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January 8, 2026
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Air Platforms

European Aircraft to Receive Elbit’s J-MUSIC DIRCM Protection System

Elbit Systems of Israel has won approximately $150 million in new contracts to equip European aircraft fleets with its J-MUSIC Directed Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) self-protection system. The initial contract...

Babcock, Frankenburg Collaborate on Cost-Effective Naval Counter-UAS Capability

Babcock, a leading UK defense contractor, has entered into a partnership with Latvia-based Frankenburg Technologies to explore a new low-cost maritime counter-UAS solution. The effort targets the increasing use...

Lockheed Martin and Pentagon Plan to Triple PAC-3 MSE Output

The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin have reached a major agreement aimed at dramatically increasing production of the Patriot PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptor, with output expected to more...

January 7, 2026
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Land Platforms

Elbit to Install Iron Fist Active Protection on NATO CV90 IFVs

European NATO-operated CV90 infantry fighting vehicles are poised for a survivability upgrade as Elbit Systems delivers its Iron Fist active protection system under new contracts from BAE Systems Hägglunds....

Germany Procures Additional 30mm Rounds for Puma IFVs

Rheinmetall has secured a new German Army order for 30mm ammunition to equip the Puma infantry fighting vehicle, reinforcing Berlin’s ongoing investment in the platform. Placed under a framework...

January 7, 2026
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New Product Launches
Land Platforms

US Army Unveils First View of M1E3 Abrams Next-Generation Tank

The US Army has unveiled its M1E3 Abrams demonstrator, providing the first public look at a next-generation main battle tank envisioned to transform armored warfare. Photographs of the prototype...

January 7, 2026
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R&D
Unmanned Systems

MQ-9B Receives Advanced Processing Upgrade for Data-Intensive Operations

Ultra Intelligence & Communications is equipping the MQ-9B with a more advanced “brain” through its Knox-5 processor, significantly improving onboard AI and real-time data processing. The firm has secured...

Fresh Details Emerge on China’s Truck-Based Hurricane 3000 Microwave System

China has begun shedding more light on the Hurricane 3000, a vehicle-mounted high-power microwave weapon designed to defeat drones at distances that allegedly exceed those of similar US systems....

January 7, 2026
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Procurement & Contracts
Unmanned Systems

Denmark Acquires Eight UGVs to Explore Future Combat Applications

Denmark has taken delivery of eight unmanned ground vehicles as part of an initiative to assess their potential role in future battlefield operations. The acquisition includes four THeMIS UGVs...

Textron Awarded $41M Contract for USAF T-7A Training and Maintenance

Textron Systems has secured a $41 million contract to contribute to the US Air Force’s T-7A Advanced Pilot Training Program by delivering maintenance training solutions. The three-year task order,...