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January 14, 2026
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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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$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 13, 2026
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Northrop Grumman Awarded $233M Contract to Produce Upgraded US Navy ASW Torpedoes

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $233 million contract to manufacture and supply the US Navy’s next-generation MK54 MOD 2 lightweight torpedo for anti-submarine warfare operations. The agreement includes...

January 13, 2026
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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...

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 13, 2026
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Germany Places Order for Eight MQ-9B Maritime Surveillance and ASW Drones

Germany has contracted General Atomics to supply eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian unmanned aircraft for the German Navy, expanding its maritime intelligence, surveillance, and anti-submarine warfare capabilities. Initial deliveries are planned...

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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Croatia Pushes Ahead With Naval Warship Procurement

Croatia is moving forward with plans to purchase two corvettes in a deal valued between 660 million euros ($768 million) and 1.6 billion euros ($1.86 billion), according to defense...

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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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...