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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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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
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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

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
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...

Indian Army Fields India-Made PULS Rockets

The Indian Army has signed a 29.3-billion-rupee contract with Nibe for a long-range multiple rocket launcher based on Elbit Systems’ PULS platform. Capable of striking targets up to 300...

Denmark Approved for $45M Hellfire Missiles

The US State Department has approved a potential $45-million foreign military sale of AGM-114R Hellfire missiles and associated equipment to Denmark. The package includes up to 100 missiles, launchers,...

Babcock Targets Low-Cost Maritime Counter-Drones

British defense firm Babcock has partnered with Latvia-based Frankenburg Technologies to explore the development of a cost-effective maritime counter-drone system aimed at addressing the growing threat posed by one-way...

January 8, 2026
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Air Platforms
R&D

Elbit to Fit J-MUSIC DIRCM on European Aircraft

Elbit Systems has secured approximately $150 million in contracts to equip European aircraft fleets with its J-MUSIC Directed Infrared Countermeasures system. The awards include installations on high-value airborne platforms...

January 8, 2026
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Soldier Systems
Procurement & Contracts

UK Awards $3.3M Digital Health System Contract

The UK Defence Medical Services has awarded a £2.5-million contract to Avenue3 to deliver Project Mercury, a secure electronic health record system for military clinicians operating worldwide. Designed for...