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January 7, 2026
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MQ-9B Receives Advanced Processing Upgrade for Data-Intensive Operations

Ultra Intelligence & Communications is equipping the MQ-9B with a more advanced “brain” through its Knox-5 processor, significantly improving onboard AI and real-time data processing. The firm has secured...

January 7, 2026
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Fresh Details Emerge on China’s Truck-Based Hurricane 3000 Microwave System

China has begun shedding more light on the Hurricane 3000, a vehicle-mounted high-power microwave weapon designed to defeat drones at distances that allegedly exceed those of similar US systems....

January 7, 2026
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Denmark Acquires Eight UGVs to Explore Future Combat Applications

Denmark has taken delivery of eight unmanned ground vehicles as part of an initiative to assess their potential role in future battlefield operations. The acquisition includes four THeMIS UGVs...

January 7, 2026
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Textron Awarded $41M Contract for USAF T-7A Training and Maintenance

Textron Systems has secured a $41 million contract to contribute to the US Air Force’s T-7A Advanced Pilot Training Program by delivering maintenance training solutions. The three-year task order,...

January 7, 2026
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Boeing Secures $8.5B Pentagon Contract to Deliver F-15s to Israel

Boeing has secured an $8.5 billion contract from the US Department of Defense to deliver F-15IA combat aircraft to the Israeli Air Force. The foreign military sale covers the...

January 7, 2026
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Germany and India Intensify Discussions on $8B Submarine Deal

India and Germany are preparing to intensify negotiations on a proposed $8 billion submarine program aimed at building six German-designed conventional submarines for the Indian Navy. The discussions are...

January 7, 2026
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Russia Deploys Advanced Camouflage Using Realistic Materials

According to Ukrainian media, Russia has begun deploying a new camouflage technology featuring realistic materials to better hide personnel and ground equipment along frontline areas. The system uses layered...

January 6, 2026
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Spain Selects Indra to Lead Future Main Battle Tank Development

Indra has been entrusted with a critical role in shaping the future of Spain’s armored forces through the development of a next-generation replacement for the Leopard 2E main battle...

January 6, 2026
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New Uncrewed Surface Vessel Expands Autonomous Littoral Missions

Shift Coastal Technologies’ OceanSled Explorer unmanned surface vehicle is designed to push autonomous maritime operations into high-risk littoral zones. At 3.6 meters long and weighing 280 kilograms, the USV...

January 6, 2026
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Lantronix Launches AI Platform to Accelerate Drone Development

Lantronix has launched its AI-driven Drone Reference Platform, designed to streamline the development of next-generation unmanned aerial systems for defense and commercial use. Compliant with U.S. security requirements, the...