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January 10, 2026
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NATO’s Standing Naval Group 1 placed under command of Spain’s Almirante Juan de Borbón

Spain is set to reinforce its leadership within NATO’s maritime forces as the frigate Almirante Juan de Borbón prepares to deploy on January 10, 2026, as the flagship of...

January 10, 2026
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First T-7A Red Hawk enters U.S. Air Force service, signaling a new era in pilot training

The U.S. Air Force has entered a new phase in pilot training with the formal induction of its first T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer at Joint Base San Antonio–Randolph,...

January 10, 2026
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F-35 program exceeds 1,300 aircraft milestone with historic 2025 delivery numbers

The F-35 Lightning II program reached a major milestone in 2025, with Lockheed Martin confirming the delivery of a record 191 aircraft during the year, expanding the global fleet...

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...

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...

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...

January 9, 2026
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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...

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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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

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)....