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January 15, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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UNAC Secures French Army EOD Robot Contract

UNAC has been contracted by the French DGA to supply up to 34 heavy explosive ordnance disposal robots to the French Army under the ROBIN program. The program is...

January 15, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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Poland Adds Second SIGINT Vessel From Saab

The ORP Henryk Zygalski, Poland’s second DELFIN-class electronic intelligence vessel, has been launched by Saab, completing the country’s two-ship DELFIN program after ORP Jerzy Różycki launched in July 2025....

January 15, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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Trust Automation Wins $490M USAF Drone & C-UAS Contract

Under a contract valued at up to $490 million, the US Air Force has tasked Trust Automation with accelerating the development of unmanned and counter‑drone technologies. The agreement enables...

January 14, 2026
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Communication and Electronics
R&D

General Dynamics Awarded $988M US Navy Digital Systems Modernization

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) will receive $988 million from the US Navy to modernize the digital networks that integrate its ships, aircraft, and shore commands. The contract, under...

January 14, 2026
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Air Platforms
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Lockheed Delivers 350th MH-60R to US Navy

The US Navy has added its 350th MH‑60R Seahawk helicopter to the fleet, receiving it from Lockheed Martin’s Owego, New York facility and assigning it to HSM-41. HSM-41 trains...

January 14, 2026
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Naval Platforms
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CACI Secures $416M US Navy IT Upgrade Contract

CACI International has won a five-year, $416-million task order to upgrade and maintain the US Navy’s IT systems through Naval Sea Systems Command, advancing the Navy’s mission to modernize...

January 14, 2026
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

Blackhawk Secures German Modular Holster System Contract

Blackhawk has been awarded a significant contract to provide the German military with its modular Holster Carry System, offering flexible and reliable holster placement options for soldiers. The system...

January 14, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
New Product Launches

Textron Reveals Fifth-Gen USV With Increased Payload & Range

Textron Systems has unveiled a fifth-generation Multi-Mission Unmanned Surface Vessel (MMUSV), expanding the capabilities of its autonomous naval fleet with greater payload, extended range, and broader mission applicability. Built...

January 14, 2026
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Land Platforms
R&D

US Army Tests 58-Cal K9 for Extended-Range Artillery

The US Army has awarded Hanwha Defense USA a research and development contract to integrate a 58-caliber cannon into the K9 platform, advancing the service’s self-propelled artillery modernization initiative....

January 13, 2026
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Unmanned Systems
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Germany Buys Eight MQ-9B Maritime Drones

Germany is expanding its maritime intelligence and anti-submarine warfare posture through the acquisition of eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones, a move designed to complement its existing fleet of P-8A Poseidon...