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January 9, 2026
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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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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...

January 9, 2026
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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...

January 8, 2026
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US Navy Awards Raytheon $29.2M to Expand SM-6 Production

Raytheon has received a nearly $29.2 million contract modification from the US Navy to expand tooling and testing infrastructure for the Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) All Up Round. The cost-plus-fixed-fee...

January 8, 2026
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US Navy Awards $94M to Northrop Grumman to Strengthen Hypersonic Defense

Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $94.3 million contract by the US Navy to develop and qualify a second-stage solid rocket motor for extended-range missile applications. As part of...

January 8, 2026
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Royal Navy DragonFire Laser Program Progresses With $78M QinetiQ Deal

MBDA has awarded QinetiQ a £67 million ($78 million) contract to continue work on the laser source for the Royal Navy’s DragonFire directed-energy weapon, for which MBDA serves as...

January 8, 2026
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Ukraine Deploys New Ground Robot Designed for Intense Battlefield Operations

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has authorized the operational use of a new ground-based combat robot to limit soldier exposure in high-threat environments. Developed domestically, the Zmiy Droid 12.7...

January 8, 2026
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EDGE Introduces Digital Protection Layer for Next-Gen Munitions

Advanced Concepts, a subsidiary of EDGE, is advancing munition safety through digitalization with its ESAD-50 electronic safety and arming device, which replaces mechanical safety mechanisms with software-controlled functionality. Designed...

January 8, 2026
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US Army Plans 360° Vision Enhancement for Armored Vehicles

One Stop Systems (OSS) has won a $1.2 million contract to enhance US Army combat vehicles with advanced computing and visualization technology. The program includes the delivery of rugged...

January 8, 2026
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US Navy Awards ELTA Contract for Fighter Jet Stand-Off Jammers

ELTA North America has secured an $11 million contract from the US Navy to develop and produce next-generation airborne communications jammers for fighter aircraft supporting the Stand-Off Jammer (SOJ)...