2026 - Weeklydefencenews

January 7, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

MQ-9B Drone Equipped With Advanced Data Systems

Ultra Intelligence & Communications (I&C) will deliver nine Knox-5 processors to the US Marine Corps, enhancing the MQ-9B drone’s onboard AI and edge computing capabilities. The new processor reduces...

China’s Hurricane 3000 Microwave Weapon Revealed

China is gradually revealing details of the Hurricane 3000, a truck-mounted high-power microwave weapon intended to neutralize drones at ranges reportedly surpassing comparable US systems. The system uses radar...

January 7, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Denmark Procures 8 Ground Drones for Trials

Denmark has procured eight unmanned ground vehicles from Milrem Robotics (four THeMIS) and XRC Robotics (four MFP-1) to evaluate their utility in future military operations. Assigned to the Danish...

Textron Bags $41M USAF T-7A Training Support

Textron Systems has secured a $41-million contract from Akima to support the US Air Force’s T-7A Red Hawk Advanced Pilot Training Program through the Maintenance Training System. Over three...

January 7, 2026
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Air Platforms
Procurement & Contracts

Boeing Wins $8.5B F-15 Supply Contract for Israel

The US Department of Defense has awarded Boeing an $8.5-billion contract to supply 25 F-15IA fighters to the Israeli Air Force, with options for an additional 25 aircraft. Part...

January 7, 2026
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Naval Platforms
R&D

Germany, India Advance $8B Submarine Program

Germany and India are advancing discussions on a potential $8-billion partnership to build six German-designed conventional submarines for the Indian Navy, addressing India’s aging fleet of 16 diesel-electric vessels....

January 7, 2026
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Soldier Systems
R&D

Russia Deploys Advanced Realistic Camo Tech

Russian forces are deploying an advanced camouflage system for troops and ground vehicles along frontline positions, incorporating realistic textures that mimic rocks, debris, and terrain features. Ukrainian sources indicate...

January 6, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

Spain Turns to Indra for Next-Gen MBT

Spain has tasked Indra with developing a next-generation land combat vehicle under a €45-million PAMOV contract aimed at replacing the Leopard 2E main battle tank beyond 2040. The program...

January 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Autonomous USV Targets Hazardous Waters

Shift Coastal Technologies has introduced the OceanSled Explorer, an unmanned surface vehicle designed to extend autonomous operations into challenging littoral environments. Measuring 3.6 meters in length and capable of...

January 6, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
R&D

AI Platform Aims to Speed Drone Development

Lantronix has unveiled a new AI-enabled Drone Reference Platform aimed at accelerating the development of both defense and commercial unmanned aerial systems. Designed to meet US security standards, the...