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January 14, 2026
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Air Platforms

Milestone: 350th MH-60R Helicopter Handed Over to US Navy

Lockheed Martin’s Owego, New York, facility has delivered the US Navy’s 350th MH‑60R Seahawk helicopter to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM)-41. HSM‑41 is tasked with training pilots and aircrew...

January 14, 2026
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Naval Platforms

$416M Contract for IT Modernization Goes to CACI

CACI International has secured a $416-million, five-year task order to upgrade and sustain the US Navy’s information technology systems under the Naval Sea Systems Command, advancing efforts to modernize...

January 14, 2026
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Soldier Systems

Blackhawk to Supply Modular Holster Systems to Germany

Blackhawk has won a major contract to supply the Bundeswehr with its modular Holster Carry System, designed to provide soldiers with versatile and reliable holster configurations. The system allows...

January 14, 2026
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New Product Launches
Unmanned Systems

Textron Launches Advanced USV With Enhanced Capabilities

Textron Systems is introducing its fifth-generation Multi-Mission Unmanned Surface Vessel (MMUSV), aimed at expanding naval operational capabilities with greater payload, range, and versatility. Based on the company’s common unmanned...

January 14, 2026
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R&D
Land Platforms

US Army Integrates 58-Cal K9 Guns for Long-Range Artillery

The US Army has awarded Hanwha Defense USA a CRADA to advance the integration of a 58-caliber cannon on the K9 self-propelled artillery platform, marking a significant move in...

Hawkeye EOSS Chosen to Support Next-Gen Mobile Air Defense Targeting

UK-based Chess Dynamics has been awarded a £1.4 million ($1.8 million) contract to deliver its Hawkeye Electro-Optical Sensor System for use in mobile air defense units. The contract, awarded...

January 13, 2026
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R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

UK Launches Program to Develop Tactical Ballistic Missiles for Ukraine

Britain has unveiled Project Nightfall, a program focused on developing ground-launched tactical ballistic missiles for Ukraine to enhance the country’s long-range strike capabilities against Russian targets. The proposed missile...

January 13, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Cyprus Accepts Delivery of Two H-10 Poseidon Surveillance UAVs

Cyprus has inducted two H-10 Poseidon surveillance unmanned aerial systems into National Guard service, with the platforms supplied by local drone manufacturer Swarmly Aero, local outlets reported. The H-10...

January 13, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

HII Expands UK Operations to Scale Underwater Drone Manufacturing

HII has significantly expanded its Portchester, UK, facility dedicated to unmanned underwater vehicles, doubling its size to better support customers operating the REMUS family of autonomous underwater drones. The...

Israel Begins Distribution of Arad Rifles to Territorial Defense Units

Israel has completed the nationwide issue of Arad assault rifles to its rapid response teams, reinforcing a push to modernize and standardize local defense forces across the country. The...