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January 19, 2026
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DARPA Selects Shearwater AI to Boost UAV Endurance

DARPA has tapped Shearwater Aerospace to support its Albatross program with AI software designed to help drones harness wind energy and significantly increase endurance. As a subcontractor, Shearwater will...

January 16, 2026
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$32M Deal for Reconnaissance Equipment on Stryker Vehicles Goes to Teledyne

Teledyne FLIR Defense has been contracted to deliver and integrate reconnaissance and surveillance systems for Bulgaria’s Stryker armored vehicles, supporting the nation’s defense modernization. The three-year, $32-million US Army...

January 14, 2026
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$988M Deal for Digital Systems Awarded to General Dynamics by US Navy

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) has been awarded a $988 million contract by the US Navy to upgrade its digital command and control systems that link vessels, aircraft, and...

January 14, 2026
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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...

January 13, 2026
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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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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...

January 13, 2026
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KF-21 Boramae Approaches Operational Service After Flight Test Completion

South Korea has successfully wrapped up all flight tests of the KF-21 Boramae, marking a major milestone toward fielding the country’s next-generation combat aircraft with the Republic of Korea...

January 13, 2026
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ATN Introduces Its Most Advanced Thermal Optics With Sixth-Generation Imaging

ATN has unveiled its sixth-generation thermal optics portfolio, marking a significant upgrade through the integration of artificial intelligence, advanced image processing, and combat-ready construction. The flagship ThOR 6 Elite...

January 13, 2026
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US Army Deploys New Headborne System to Improve Multi-Threat Awareness

The US Army is advancing its soldier modernization efforts with a new combat helmet aimed at boosting protection, connectivity, and situational awareness in complex operational environments. The Integrated Multi-Threat...

January 12, 2026
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LG CNS Selected to Upgrade South Korea’s Military Networks and Digital Systems

South Korean IT firm LG CNS has been awarded two major contracts by Seoul’s Defense Information Agency to modernize military communications networks and strengthen digital infrastructure across the armed...