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Emergence of Russia’s Oreshnik ballistic missile heightens threats to NATO and U.S. forces

Russia has acknowledged striking the western Ukrainian city of Lviv with its newly deployed Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile, marking the system’s second confirmed operational use. Analysts widely view the...

January 11, 2026
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Naval Platforms

U.S. Navy names USNS Lansing, enhancing expeditionary fast transport capabilities

The U.S. Navy has formally christened the future USNS Lansing (EPF 16) at Austal USA’s Mobile, Alabama, shipyard, completing construction of the Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport fleet. The ceremony...

January 11, 2026
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R&D
Missile & Missile Defence

Northrop Grumman selected by U.S. Navy to develop next-generation rocket motor against hypersonic threats

Northrop Grumman has secured a $94.3 million contract from the U.S. Navy to develop and qualify a new 21-inch second-stage solid rocket motor aimed at extending the reach of...

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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Air Platforms

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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Procurement & Contracts
Air Platforms

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...

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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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...

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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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...