January, 2026 - Weeklydefencenews

January 9, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Mach Unveils Dart Anti-Drone Interceptor

Mach Industries has unveiled Dart, a scalable counter-drone system designed to defeat Group 1–3 unmanned aerial threats, including coordinated swarms. The solution integrates ground-based radar, autonomous sensors, and interceptors...

January 9, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Hanwha, HavocAI Partner on Autonomous Warship

Hanwha Systems and Hanwha Defense USA have partnered with HavocAI to develop a 200-foot autonomous surface vessel for the US military. The uncrewed ship is designed to operate in...

January 9, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

Marines Move to Field Loyal Wingman Drone

The US Marine Corps has formally entered the loyal wingman arena, selecting Northrop Grumman and Kratos to develop its first Collaborative Combat Aircraft. The program leverages the XQ-58 Valkyrie...

January 9, 2026
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Naval Platforms
Mergers & JV

Horstman Wins USMC ACV Suspension Contract

Defense contractor V2X Inc. has teamed with RENK’s Horstman Group to supply advanced suspension systems for the US Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle program. Horstman will deliver its Hydrostrut...

January 9, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

HII Wraps Initial Lionfish UUV Production

HII has completed base-year production of the Lionfish small unmanned underwater vehicle for the US Navy, delivering 42 hulls by the end of 2025. The program supports undersea warfare...

January 9, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

GE Wins $1.4B Deal for CH-53K Engines

GE Aerospace has secured a $1.4-billion contract to deliver additional T408 turboshaft engines for the US Marine Corps’ CH-53K King Stallion helicopter. Covering production lots nine through 13, the...

Spain Deploys Crow Counter-Drone System

Spain has deployed its Crow counter-UAS system to Lithuania in support of NATO’s eastern flank, positioning the capability at Šiauliai Air Base for continuous airspace monitoring. Operated by the...

Kosovo Adds Turkish OMTAS Anti-Tank Missiles

Kosovo has received an additional shipment of Turkish-made OMTAS anti-tank guided missiles, expanding its inventory of precision weapons as it builds layered defenses against armored threats. The mid-range, fire-and-forget...

January 9, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence
R&D

Northrop Unveils Digital ICBM Target Vehicle

Northrop Grumman has completed the first launch of its digitally redesigned ICBM target vehicle, marking a key step in modernizing how the US tests missile defense systems against advanced...

Raytheon Secures $29.2M SM-6 Production Deal

The US Navy has issued Raytheon a $29.2 million contract modification to expand tooling and test equipment for the SM-6 All Up Round missile. Rather than procuring missiles directly,...